Low Voltage Service Technician

Wachter, Inc.
San Diego, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with data cabling expertise and flexibility in work arrangements will find this role rewarding.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with data cabling experience and a willingness to work irregular hours
    — “Duration and schedule of hours will vary daily.”
  • Individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and can handle on-call responsibilities
    — “Flexible and willing to work on-call, early morning, day, night, and weekend shifts.”

Things to consider

  • This role may require extended travel and overnight stays, impacting work-life balance.
    — “Travel beyond 4 hours will be required occasionally and may require hotel stays.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for physically demanding tasks, including working at heights and in confined spaces.
    — “Ability to work in cramped spaces. Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with CAT5e, fiber optic, and network systems in your resume and interviews.
    — “Data Cable Technician with CAT5e, fiber optic, and network experience.”
  • Emphasize your ability to maintain safety and organization during cabling installations.
    — “Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.”
  • Showcase certifications such as BICSI, Systimax, or Panduit to demonstrate industry readiness.
    — “Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus.”
  • Demonstrate strong customer communication skills with examples from past roles.
    — “Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.”
  • Include experience with conduit installation and cable support structures in your application materials.
    — “Experience in conduit installation is a plus. Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.”
Pace · VariedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • installation and maintenance of cabling infrastructure
  • troubleshooting cable network issues
Typical background
data cable technician experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Data Cable TechnicianNetwork ExperienceCabling InfrastructureTroubleshooting

Preferred

Industry-specific CertificationsConduit Installation

Stack & domain

Data Cable TechnicianCat5eFiber OpticNetworkBicsiSystimaxPanduitBeldonCorningLow Voltage CablingSmart Hands Network ReplacementTelephonyCCTVPoint-of-sale EquipmentConduit InstallationCustomer RelationshipCommunicationProblem SolvingTelecommunicationsConstructionMaintenance

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 Low Voltage Service Technicians for service work at various 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 401(k) 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::

  • Data Cable Technician with CAT5e, fiber optic, and network experience.  
  • Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus. 
  • Duration and schedule of hours will vary daily.  Example: Some days will be 0-4 hour shifts, while other days shifts could be 10-14 hours. Shifts can occur in early mornings, nights, and weekends depending on the customer’s requirements and scope of work. 
  • Flexible and willing to work on-call, early morning, day, night, and weekend shifts depending on the requirements of the job. 
  • Regional travel within a 2 to 4 hours radius is required daily. Travel beyond 4 hours will be required occasionally and may require hotel stays. 
  • Extended travel away from home may be necessary, typically not exceeding 1-2 weeks in duration. 
  • Experience in low voltage cabling, smart hands network replacement, telephony, CCTV, and point-of-sale equipment is a plus. 
  • Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written. 
  • Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes. 
  • Ability to work in cramped spaces. 
  • Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights. 
  • Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation. 
  • Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.  
  • Experience in conduit installation is a plus.  
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities::

  • Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.  
  • Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work. 
  • Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.  
  • Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct. 
  • Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.  
  • Troubleshoot issues with the cable network. 

Compensation:

Based on 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.

Source: Wachter, Inc. careers (Lever)

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