Low Voltage/Access Control Lead Project Technician

Wachter • Richmond, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Wachter is seeking self-motivated and reliable Low Voltage Lead Project Technicians for service and large project work at various locations across the United States. This position requires technicians to travel up to 95% of the time. The role involves working independently to find solutions and complete jobs, with opportunities for long-term employment, competitive pay, and exceptional benefits. Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930, serving commercial and industrial clients with essential technologies. The company designs, installs, and maintains technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently, with a team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians providing electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services.

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