Wachter

Low Voltage/Access Control Lead Project Technician

Wachter · Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ $52K–$72K Posted 2026-07-13
Salary
$52K–$72K
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ yr

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Lead Project Technicians for large scale project work at various locations across the United States. This position requires technicians to travel up to 95% of the time.

We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and special installation projects, 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.

About:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
  • Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.
  • Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required.
  • Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required.
  • Company vehicle could be provided after initial 2-4 weeks of employment.
  • Electronic Security Technician License (EST) required.
  • Experience as a Data Cable Technician.
  • Available for extensive travel nationwide.
  • Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA).
  • Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus.
  • Capable of reading blueprints and site maps.
  • Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus.
  • Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
  • Must be comfortable working unsupervised and also effectively communicating and collaborating with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians.
  • 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, of 40 plus feet.
  • Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
  • Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
  • Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
  • Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.
  • 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 the cable network.
  • Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
  • Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
  • Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.

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