Low Voltage/Access Control Lead Project Technician

Wachter • Newark, NJ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Wachter is seeking self-motivated and reliable Low Voltage Lead Project Technicians for large-scale project work across the United States. This role requires extensive travel and involves service and special installation projects where technicians must work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Wachter offers long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits, valuing relationships and investing in its employees.

Requirements

• Electronic Security Technician License (EST) required.
• Experience as a Data Cable Technician.
• Available for extensive travel nationwide.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA).
• Capable of reading blueprints and site maps.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
• Must be comfortable working unsupervised and also effectively communicating and collaborating with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians.
• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift; and ability to work at heights, of 40 plus feet.
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
• Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus.
• Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus.
• Experience in conduit installation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Repairing cable poles and towers.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cables systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
• Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed