Wachter; Inc.

Wachter; Inc.

Fire/Security Alarm Installation Technician

Baton Rouge, LA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$60kDetected 49 days ago

About the role

  • Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here.
  • Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!
  • This role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining fire alarm systems across various commercial and retail locations nationwide.

Responsibilities

  • Installing cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
  • Collaborating with team members on pre-installation design and planning.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in field installation within security environments: Fire Alarm and/or Intrusion.
  • Current and valid state-required Physical Security and/or Life Safety license.
  • In-depth knowledge of NFPA standards, especially NFPA 70 and 72.
  • Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
  • Ability to work in cramped spaces and operate BOOM or scissor lifts.
  • Proficiency with smartphones, computers, email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no DUI/DWI in the last 3 years).
  • Comfortable working at heights of 20-60 feet using lifts.
  • Possession of basic PPE and reliable transportation during the initial training period.
  • Availability for extensive travel (2-6 weeks at a time) and flexible shifts including nights and on-call work.

Nice to have

  • NICET Level 2 certification or State-required licenses.
  • Knowledge of cabling infrastructure and conduit installation.
  • Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes.
  • Experience with multiple Intrusion and Fire system manufacturers.

Compensation

  • $20k-$60k

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.

This listing is sourced directly from Wachter; Inc.'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.