Fire and Security Alarm Installation Technician

Job overview

The Fire and Security Alarm Installation Technician role is onsite in York, PA, with extensive travel to commercial and retail locations nationwide. Compensation is described as competitive and based on experience; no numeric pay range is specified. Wachter provides technology services that help commercial and industrial clients keep their businesses operating efficiently. The technician installs, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains fire alarm and intrusion systems and related low-voltage infrastructure. The work supports safe, standards-compliant system installations and reliable operation at customer sites.

What you'll do

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm systems infrastructure
• run low-voltage cabling and perform limited conduit work
• install cable supports
• test newly installed cable systems and devices
• troubleshoot cable networks and fire alarm panels
• comply with NFPA 70 and 72, project safety requirements, and OSHA requirements
• collaborate on pre-installation design and planning
• maintain detailed work records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fire alarm

security alarm

intrusion systems

installation technician

low-voltage cabling

nfpa 70

nfpa 72

york pa

wachter

full-time

extensive travel

on-call work

night shifts

up to $15,000 signing bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Weekly pay
• per diem for required overnight travel
• company vehicle in some cases after initial 2–4 weeks
• paid drive time and mileage when personal vehicle travel is required
• paid vacation and holidays
• certification and career advancement opportunities
• company-paid medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• company-matched 401(k) and IRA savings

Why this role

Extensive travel may last 2–6 weeks at a time; flexible shifts include nights and on-call work; valid state-required physical security and/or life safety license required; NICET Level 2 is preferred; signing bonus up to $15,000 based on experience and licenses.

About the employer

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