Fire/Security Alarm Installation Technician

Job overview

The Fire/Security Alarm Installation Technician is an onsite, full-time role listed in Champaign, IL, with extensive travel to commercial and retail locations. Compensation is stated as competitive and based on experience; no numeric pay range is specified. Wachter provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to commercial and industrial clients. The technician installs, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains fire alarm systems and related low-voltage cabling. The work supports customer safety and system reliability while meeting applicable NFPA standards and project safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm infrastructure
• run low-voltage cabling and install cable supports
• test installed systems and devices
• troubleshoot cable networks and alarm panels
• follow NFPA standards and safety requirements
• coordinate on pre-installation planning
• and maintain work records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fire alarm

security systems

installation technician

champaign il

wachter

low-voltage cabling

nfpa 70

nfpa 72

extensive travel

on-call work

night shifts

up to $15,000 signing bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
• life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• company-matched 401(k) and IRA savings
• paid weekly
• per diem for required overnight travel
• and certification and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting offers a signing bonus of up to $15,000 based on experience and licenses, plus additional night-shift pay incentives.

About the employer

Wachter, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths). Sector: 56.