Fire/Security Alarm Installation Technician
Wachter, Inc.Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Posted December 10, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family.
Job Description
Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! We are seeking experienced Fire Alarm/Intrusion/Burglar Installation Technicians to join our growing team. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining fire alarm systems across various commercial and retail locations nationwide.
Requirements
- Proven experience in field installation within security environments: Fire Alarm and/or Intrusion.
- Current and valid state-required Physical Security and/or Life Safety license.
- In-depth knowledge of NFPA standards, especially NFPA 70 and 72.
- Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
- Proficiency with smartphones, computers, email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUI/DWI in the last 3 years).
- Availability for extensive travel (2–6 weeks at a time) and flexible shifts including nights and on-call work.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
- Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
- Paid weekly
- Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
- Company vehicle provided, in some cases, after initial 2-4 of employment
- Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required