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Journeyman Service Electrician

Wachter · Baltimore, MD

Skilled Trades / Field Baltimore, MD Washington DC Posted Mar 18, 2026

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

Wachter is accepting applications for a Traveling licensed Journeyman Electrician for service work for our clients in various commercial and industrial environments. We are looking for candidates who have experience as an Industrial and Commercial Electrician, and loves to travel.

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.

What You Would Do:

Inspect and test electrical components to diagnose problems, repair broken electrical components, and install updates for outdated electrical systems.

Troubleshoot electrical problems and install new wiring or other components to fix lighting, fuse boxes, and generators.

Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed electrical systems and component devices are operational.

Ensure electrical systems meet 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.

Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

What We Are Looking For:

Experience as a Commercial and/or Industrial Electrician.

Available for travel in your state and surrounding states as needed per the job.

Travel could be 3 to 6 weeks at a time before coming home.

Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, or weekend shifts as the job requires.

Available to work overtime as needed.

Dependable – must show up to work on time daily.

Must have reliable transportation with insurance, driving your own vehicle as needed until approved for a company vehicle.

Safety conscious, follow all applicable PPE guidelines.

Has basic hand tools and PPE.

Self-motivated, career-minded, looking for a place with advancement opportunities.

Outstanding troubleshooting skills.

Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.

Strong attention to detail.

Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.

Able to pass drug and background screening.

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Benefits: Company Paid!

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits

Life, AD&D and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company- Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings

And these!

Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required

Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required. Wachter covers the cost of travel to and from job deployment. Any travel between job deployment is the employee's responsibility.

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.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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.

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Low Voltage / Industrial / CCTV / AV Technician

Wachter · Baltimore, MD

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Uncategorized Baltimore, MD Posted Dec 10, 2025

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

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated technicians to join our team in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting low voltage systems across industrial, retail, and commercial environments. This role involves extensive travel and hands-on work with structured cabling, CCTV, AV systems, and more.

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.

Why Choose Wachter:

Full-time work

Competitive Compensation based on experience

Paid weekly

Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required

Company-provided cell phone

Company vehicle provided, in some cases, after initial 2-4 weeks of employment

Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Opportunities for certification and career advancement

Supportive team environment

Benefits Package, Company paid:

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost!

Life, AD&D and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings

Key Responsibilities May Include a Variety of:

Install, troubleshoot, and maintain structured cabling systems (Cat5/Cat6, fiber, coax).

Perform conduit installation, cable dressing, and termination inside IDF/MDF cabinets.

Install and configure CCTV, paging systems, AV equipment, and network devices.

Lead small teams on multi-week projects and ensure timely, safe, and budget-conscious delivery.

Read and interpret blueprints and site maps.

Operate BOOM and/or scissor lifts; work at heights up to 40+ feet.

Conduct system testing and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.

Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Qualifications:

2–5 years of experience in low-voltage cabling, industrial installation, or AV systems.

Strong knowledge of cabling infrastructure, fiber termination, and AV integration.

Proficiency in Crestron, AMX, DSP programming, and audio calibration is a plus.

Industry certifications (BICSI, OSHA, MSHA, AVIXA CTS, Panduit, Belden, Corning) are highly desirable.

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUI/DWI in the last 3 years).

Reliable transportation.

Must have basic telecom tools, PPE

Comfortable working independently and leading small teams.

Willingness to travel extensively (4–6 weeks at a time) and work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

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Fire/Security Alarm Installation Technician

Wachter · Baltimore, MD

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Uncategorized Baltimore, MD Alexandria, VA Posted Dec 9, 2025

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. 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. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and the flexibility to travel extensively.

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.  

Why Wachter?

Full-time work

Competitive Compensation based on experience

Paid weekly

Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required

Company vehicle provided, in some cases, after initial 2-4 weeks of employment

Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Opportunities for certification and career advancement

Supportive team environment

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

MD Live & TriaHealth

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.

Key Responsibilities:

Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fire alarm systems infrastructure.

Running low-voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.

Installing cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.

Conducting tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.

Troubleshooting issues with cable networks and fire alarm panels.

Ensuring all installations and repairs comply with NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72.

Collaborating with team members on pre-installation design and planning.

Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all work performed.

Adhering to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.

Qualifications:

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.

Comfortable working at heights of 20–60 feet using lifts.

Ability to work in cramped spaces and operate BOOM or scissor lifts.

Proficiency with smartphones, computers, email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.

Possession of basic PPE and reliable transportation during the initial training period.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

NICET Level 2 certification or State-required licenses.

Knowledge of cabling infrastructure and conduit installation.

Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes.

Experience with multiple Intrusion and Fire system manufacturers.

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.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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.

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Regional Traveling Lead LV Project Technician

Wachter · Baltimore, MD

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Uncategorized Dallas, TX Philadelphia, PA Baltimore, MD Posted May 23, 2025

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 Project Technicians for project work at various locations across the United States. This position requires technicians to travel up to 4 to 6 weeks at a time.

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, Prescription & Vision Benefits

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

MD Live & TriaHealth

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 vehicles could be provided after an initial 2-4 weeks of employment

Requirements:

Experience as a Data Cable Technician.

Available for extensive travel, road warrior.

Experience reading blueprints and site maps.

Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus.

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.

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

Responsibilities:

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 cable systems and component devices are operational.

Troubleshoot issues with cable networks.

Technicians with experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling are encouraged to apply.

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Wachter

Journeyman Service Electrician

What You Would Do:

What We Are Looking For:

Benefits: Company Paid!

Low Voltage / Industrial / CCTV / AV Technician

Why Choose Wachter:

Benefits Package, Company paid:

Key Responsibilities May Include a Variety of:

Qualifications:

Fire/Security Alarm Installation Technician

Why Wachter?

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Regional Traveling Lead LV Project Technician

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

Requirements:

Responsibilities:

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