Low Voltage Access Control Lead Project Technicians
wachter
Birmingham, AL
Posted Jun 30, 2025
- Other
- Regional Technology Office (RTO)
Job description
**Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!** Wachter’s Regional Technology Offices is accepting applications for Low Voltage Lead Project Technicians for long and short-term projects. Candidates should have experience leading jobs with data, voice, alarm, video, and paging systems. We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians 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 and LTD insurance - Paid Vacation and Holidays - Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings. - Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required. - Company vehicles could be provided after an initial 2-4 weeks of employment. ### Requirements: - 3-5 years of experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician with CAT5e, fiber optic, and network experience. - Knowledge and experience with CCTV, Security Systems, and Alarm Systems is a plus. - Industry-specific certifications are a huge plus (BICSI, Siemon, Panduit, Belden, Corning). - Available for extensive travel, road warrior. - Ability to work primarily nights and day shifts when the job requires. - Flexible and willing to work on-call, day or night shifts as the jobs require. - Experience reading blueprints and site maps. - Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling. - Knowledgeable in closeouts and MDF/IDF build-outs. - 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. - Proficient with the use of smartphones, personal computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs. - Excellent customer relationship and communication skills: verbal and written. - Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years. - Experience in conduit installation is a plus. ### Responsibilities: - Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure. - Installation of IP cameras, specifically Axis. - 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. - Repairing cable poles and towers. - Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cables systems and component devices are - operational. - Troubleshoot issues with cable networks to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements. - Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA. - Provide regular updates to Project Management on project status and current objectives. - Lead small crews of 2-8 technicians by providing daily instruction and training, as needed.