Low Voltage/Access Control Lead Project Technician
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 values relationships and invests in its employees, offering a family-like work environment since 1930. The company designs, installs, and maintains technologies for commercial and industrial clients, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
