Fire Alarm Project Technician

Wachter • Columbia, SC

400d • $41,600 - $72,800

About The Position

Wachter, Inc. is seeking self-motivated and reliable Fire Alarm Technicians for project work across the United States. The role involves installing, repairing, and upgrading fire alarm systems while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This position offers long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits, emphasizing the importance of relationships and employee investment.

Requirements

• NICET certification (Preferred).
• Available to travel.
• Current valid State required license(s) for low voltage/burglar alarm/fire alarm/security/CCTV.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
• Knowledgeable about NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72.
• Experience in burglar alarms, access control, and CCTV is a plus.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
• Knows how to troubleshoot switches, WiFi, and routers.
• Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in burglar alarms, access control, and CCTV is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, or upgrade fire alarm systems and program control panels for fire alarm systems with the guidance of building plans and electrical layouts.
• Mount sensors at appropriate locations, performing all necessary tasks, such as drilling holes for cabling and accessing locations such as crawlspaces or attics.
• Ensure all work complies with current codes and regulations.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that fire alarm systems are in compliance with electrical and fire codes.
• Test to ensure all newly installed fire alarm systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot new system installations to ensure proper functioning and compliance with local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

Benefits

• Company Paid Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Teladoc & TriaHealth
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
• Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required
• Company vehicle could be provided after initial 2-4 weeks of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees