Fire Alarm Technician - Apprenticeship.

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

Apprenticeship

You could complete an apprenticeship to become a fire protection installer. New Zealand Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 3) The purpose of this entry-level qualification is to provide the Fire Protection industry with installers and fitters who have the skills and knowledge to install fixed fire protection systems hardware.

Graduates will work under limited supervision and in accordance with the New Zealand Building Code, current Standards, regulations and ordinances, and other internationally accepted standards.

This qualification may lead to the:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 4) with an optional strand in Special Hazards Fixed Fire Protection Systems [Ref: 2577]

    or

  • New Zealand Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Inspections) (Level 4) with strands in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, and Fixed Fire Protection Systems

The ideal candidate will

  • Background or experience in the electrical field

  • Self motivated, and proud of your achievements

  • Goal orientated, and enjoying your achievements

  • Happy to work as part of a Dynamic Team

  • Enjoy challenges, and open to ongoing training

  • Honest, hardworking and tidy in your appearance

  • Committed to the wellbeing of your fellow workers, Members of the public and of course yourself.

  • NZ Residency or Valid work Visa

    In return, we offer

  • An extremely rewarding career

  • Recognised Industry training

  • Varied and enjoyable workplace with a friendly team

  • Great remuneration with ongoing growth opportunities

  • Direct reporting to the Business owners

  • Uniform & PPE