Low Voltage/Access Control Project Tech

Wachter, Inc.
Oceanside, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward self-motivated technicians comfortable with on-site cabling installations and troubleshooting systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior field experience in low voltage systems and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving
    — “self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and special installation projects, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job”
  • Individuals who can adapt to diverse locations and have a background in security or alarm systems
    — “Experience in security environments; Alarm, and Access Control are a plus”
  • Professionals with strong communication skills and the ability to manage customer expectations
    — “Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a core requirement, which may impact work-life balance and location flexibility
    — “Available to travel, as needed.”
  • The role demands adherence to legal and insurance compliance standards during installations
    — “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”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior experience with low voltage cabling and system testing in your resume and interview responses
    — “Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment.”
  • Emphasize your ability to work independently and resolve complex on-site issues
    — “who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using telecommunication tools and internal systems during interviews
    — “Highly proficient with the use of email, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn internal systems.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment
  • Ensure systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes
Typical background
Field installation experience in the Low Voltage IndustryExperience in security environments

Skills & requirements

Required

Low Voltage InstallationBlueprint ReadingSecurity EnvironmentsCablingTroubleshootingCustomer Relationship ManagementCommunicationTelecommunication ToolsComputer ProficiencyDriving

Preferred

Fiber OpticsSplicingCCTVVoice And Data Cabling

Stack & domain

Field InstallationLow Voltage IndustryTravelReading BlueprintsSite MapsSecurity EnvironmentsAlarmAccess ControlCCTVVoiceData CablingFiber OpticsSplicingTelecommunication ToolsPPEReliable TransportationComputer/laptop/smartphone ProficiencyEmailSpreadsheetsInternal SystemsDriver’s LicenseClean Driving RecordNo DUI Or DWI In The Last Three YearsCustomer RelationshipCommunicationProblem SolvingTeamworkCollaborationDecision MakingTime Management

About the role

Original posting from Wachter, Inc. via Lever

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 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. We value relationships and invest in our employees.  

Requirements::

  • Field installation experience in the Low Voltage Industry
  • Available to travel, as needed. 
  • Experience reading blueprints and site maps. 
  • Experience in security environments; Alarm, and Access Control are a plus
  • Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus. 
  • Experience with fiber optics & ability to splice is a plus.
  • 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.
  • Run low voltage and composite cable in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and completing conduit work, where needed.
  • Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that 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

Compensation:

This is a Prevailing Wage Job.

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.

Source: Wachter, Inc. careers (Lever)

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