Electrician/Alarm Technician.

What Does a Fire Alarm Technician Do?

A fire alarm technician is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Technicians review electrical layout blueprints to determine whether a building’s fire alarm systems comply with electrical and fire safety codes. Should the building require any alarm installation or maintenance, the technician is responsible for coordinating with clients to ensure that all fire alarm systems are installed and working properly.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Install or upgrade fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings

  • Test and repair alarm systems already in place

  • Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code

  • Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues

  • Respond to emergency service calls

  • Maintain a clean and safe workspace

Skills

  • Fire alarm technical knowledge

  • Detail orientated

  • Some electrical

  • Wiring

  • Trouble shooting

  • Plan reading

  • Customer Service

  • Communication skill

  • Hand tools

  • Ducting

  • Cable

The ideal candidate will

  • Have previous experience within Electrical Industry or the Fire Protection industry

  • Enjoy a hands-on role that challenge “Thinking outside of the square”

  • Be self-motivated and take pride in their achievements

  • Enjoy achieving goals and exceeding customer expectations

  • Working cohesively in a team environment

  • Have a reasonable level of computer skills

  • Be honest and tidy in their work process

  • Committed to health and safety of workers, customers.

 

What we offer in return.

  • Top Rates of Pay

  • Overtime available 

  • Company maintained vehicle

  • All uniforms and PPE

  • Career progression

  • Regular toolbox talks keeping you up to date with industry and the Company

  • Direct access to the Company owners / decision makers and supportive team

  • Paid internal and external training time and fees. 

 All applications received in confidence.

Essentials

  • Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand in permanent full-time role

  • Current NZ driver’s license