Access Control Project Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!   

 

Wachter is accepting applications for Access Control Project Technicians for installation and services project work at various retail locations across the United States.  

 

We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and special installation projects, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.  

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits  
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays  
• Company-Matched 401K 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 vehicles could be provided after an initial 2-4 weeks of employment

Requirements:

• Experience in field installation experience in the security environment: CCTV, Alarm, Fire, and Access Control. 
• Current/valid state required Physical Security license and/or Life Safety license in the applicable technology. 
• Available to travel. 
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps. 
• Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus.  
• Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and planning technical solutions. 
• Perform new installs and provide technical escalation support both on-site at customer locations as well as remotely via the phone and specialized tools. 
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written. 
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation during the training period prior to issuing a company vehicle. 
• Computer/laptop/smartphone proficiency. 
• Highly proficient with the use of email, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn internal systems.  
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment in Access Control.
• Run low voltage and composite cables in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and completing conduit work, where needed.
• Be able to cut in door strikes and maglocks, when needed.
• Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that access control systems are complete with total customer satisfaction and contractual requirements.
• Assist and collaborate with the Installation Team Lead or Project Manager regarding on-site work schedules and timely delivery of equipment.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot new system installations to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes and legal and/or insurance requirements

Based on qualifications and experience.

About:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

 

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.