Low Voltage Service Technician

Wachter, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$25 - $30

About The Position

Wachter is hiring self-motivated, reliable Low Voltage Service Technicians for service work and special installation projects at locations across the United States. Technicians work independently to solve problems and complete jobs involving cabling infrastructure. Work locations and daily hours vary, with schedules that may include shifts of 0–4 hours or 10–14 hours, early mornings, days, nights, and weekends, depending on customer requirements and project scope. On-call availability and regional travel within a 2–4-hour radius are required; longer travel is occasionally needed and may involve hotel stays. Extended travel away from home may be necessary, typically for no more than 1–2 weeks. The role pays $25–$30 per hour, based on experience. Wachter is a family-owned company established in 1930. It designs, installs, and maintains electrical, data, security, communications, and automation technologies for commercial and industrial clients. The company describes employees as part of the Wachter Family and offers long-term employment to qualified candidates.

Requirements

Experience as a data cable technician, including CAT5e, fiber-optic, and network experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build customer relationships.
Knowledge of identifying individual colors and learning color codes.
Ability to work in cramped spaces and at heights.
Ability to operate a boom or scissor lift.
Basic telecommunications tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), and reliable transportation.
Knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record, with no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
Flexibility and willingness to work on-call and early-morning, day, night, and weekend shifts, as required.
Ability to travel regionally within a 2–4-hour radius daily; occasional travel beyond four hours, hotel stays, and extended travel away from home may be required.

Nice To Haves

Industry-specific certifications such as BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, or Corning.
Experience with low-voltage cabling, smart-hands network replacement, telephony, CCTV, and point-of-sale equipment.
Experience in conduit installation.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, and maintain cabling infrastructure.
Run low-voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and performing limited conduit work.
Tie and bundle cables neatly in accordance with safety regulations.
Install cable support structures, including J-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
Test newly installed cable systems and component devices to confirm they are operational.
Troubleshoot cable-network issues.