Salary
$50k – $64k per year
Location
In office (Oceanside, Carlsbad, Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Diego)
Visa
H-1B filings in 12 months: 1
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Wachter scores C on the Alion truth index.
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Wachter is a family-owned technology integration and electrical contractor headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, that designs, installs and maintains low-voltage cabling, networks, security and access control, fire alarm, audiovisual and electrical systems for businesses nationwide. Founded in 1930 and now in its fourth family generation, it employs more than 1,700 W2 staff across 14 offices and handles multi-site rollouts, data center and supply chain infrastructure work and 24/7 managed services. It hires low-voltage, access control, CCTV and AV technicians, electricians and foremen, help desk managers, call center representatives and project coordinators.
Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!
Wachter is accepting applications for Access Control Project Technicians for project work at various retail locations across the United States.
We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and special installation projects, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. We value relationships and invest in our employees.
Requirements:
- Field installation experience in the Low Voltage Industry
- Available to travel, as needed.
- Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
- Experience in security environments; Alarm, and Access Control are a plus
- Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus.
- Experience with fiber optics & ability to splice is a plus.
- Perform new installs and provide technical escalation support both on-site at customer locations as well as remotely via the phone and specialized tools.
- Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
- Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation during the training period prior to issuing a company vehicle.
- Computer/laptop/smartphone proficiency.
- Highly proficient with the use of email, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn internal systems.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
Responsibilities:
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment.
- Run low voltage and composite cable in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and completing conduit work, where needed.
- Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that systems are complete with total customer satisfaction and contractual requirements.
- Assist and collaborate with the Installation Team Lead or Project Manager regarding on-site work schedules and timely delivery of equipment.
- Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed systems and component devices are operational.
- Troubleshoot new system installations to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes and legal and/or insurance requirements
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