Low Voltage/Access Control Project Tech

Wachter, Inc. • San Diego, CA

6d • $30 - $38

About The Position

Wachter is accepting applications for Access Control Project Technicians to perform project work at various retail locations across the United States. The role involves service and special installation projects, with technicians expected to work independently and find solutions to complete jobs. Technicians perform new installations and provide technical escalation support at customer locations and remotely by phone and specialized tools. The position pays $30–$38 per hour and is a prevailing wage job.

Wachter is a family-owned company founded in 1930, with more than 900 licenses across the country. It designs, installs, and maintains technologies that help businesses operate efficiently, providing electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to commercial and industrial clients.

Requirements

• Field installation experience in the low-voltage industry.
• Available to travel as needed.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
• Excellent customer relationship and verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic telecommunications tools and personal protective equipment, plus reliable transportation during the training period before a company vehicle is issued.
• Computer, laptop, and smartphone proficiency.
• High proficiency with email and spreadsheets, and ability to learn internal systems.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in security environments; alarm and access control experience is a plus.
• Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus.
• Experience with fiber optics and ability to splice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment.
• Run low-voltage and composite cable in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and completing conduit work when needed.
• Complete wiring, connections, and equipment installations to ensure systems are complete, meet contractual requirements, and satisfy customers.
• Assist and collaborate with the Installation Team Lead or Project Manager regarding on-site work schedules and timely equipment delivery.
• Test newly installed systems and component devices to confirm they are operational.
• Troubleshoot new system installations to ensure proper functioning and compliance with local, county, state, or federal codes and legal or insurance requirements.
• Perform new installations and provide technical escalation support on-site at customer locations and remotely by phone and specialized tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed