Fire, Intrusion & Access Control Service Technician

Job overview

The Fire, Intrusion & Access Control Service Technician role is onsite in Lancaster, TX, with work at retail locations across the United States. Compensation is $35–$50 per hour. Wachter designs, installs, and maintains technologies that help businesses operate efficiently. The technician installs, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs fire alarm, intrusion, access control, video, and related cabling systems. The role supports compliant, operational customer systems through field service, installation, and coordination with installation leads or project managers; moderate travel of up to 20–30% and flexible shifts, including overnights, are part of the posting.

What you'll do

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling and equipment for IP video, access control, intrusion alarms, LAN/WAN infrastructure, and wireless LAN
• run low-voltage cabling
• complete wiring, connections, and equipment installations
• install, repair, or upgrade fire alarm systems and program control panels
• mount sensors
• test systems and components
• ensure work complies with codes, regulations, and safety requirements
• coordinate schedules and equipment delivery with installation leads or project managers
• provide technical escalation support onsite and remotely.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fire alarm

intrusion systems

access control

texas fire alarm license

low-voltage cabling

system installation

troubleshooting

lancaster tx

wachter

$35–$50 per hour

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

some night shifts

travel up to 20–30%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
• life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• company-matched 401(k) and IRA retirement savings
• per diem for required overnight travel
• paid drive time and mileage for personal vehicle use when travel is required
• company vehicle after orientation.

Why this role

A current and valid Texas Fire Alarm License is required; NICET certification is preferred. The posting specifies a mainly daytime schedule of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. with some night shifts, moderate travel up to 20–30%, and a one-week in-person orientation in Lowell, Arkansas. A company vehicle is provided after orientation.

About the employer

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