Field Fire Safety Technician: Portable Equipment & Doors

Guardian Service and Maintenance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company mobile phone

Company-paid tolls

Uniforms supplied

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Guardian Service & Maintenance in Sydney CBD NSW seeks an experienced Portable Fire Equipment & Fire Safety Technician to join our field-based service team. You will inspect, test and service portable fire equipment, fire doors and smoke alarms across commercial, residential and industrial properties throughout Sydney and surrounding areas.

You will complete scheduled routine maintenance per AS 1851, document defects, and report rectifications while managing daily site runs.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting and servicing portable fire equipment.
• Experience with fire doors and smoke alarms or willingness to train.
• Good understanding of AS 1851 and fire safety maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily workload.
• Accurate paperwork and inspection records.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfort with mobile apps and electronic reporting.
• Hold a current Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and service portable fire equipment (extinguishers, blankets, hose reels).
• Inspect fire doors, identify defects in hardware, clearances, seals and operation.
• Inspect and test smoke alarms in residential and other properties.
• Complete routine maintenance per AS 1851 and other standards.
• Document defects and report rectifications.
• Prepare service reports and inspection documentation.
• Manage a daily run of sites and appointments.
• Liaise with clients, building managers, residents and site contacts.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Skills

Portable fire equipment inspection

Fire door inspection

Smoke alarm inspection

AS 1851 knowledge

Independent worker

Accurate paperwork

Customer service

Mobile reporting apps (Uptick)

Australian driver's licence

Tools

Uptick reporting app

Job description

Guardian Service & Maintenance in Sydney CBD NSW seeks an experienced Portable Fire Equipment & Fire Safety Technician to join our field-based service team. You will inspect, test and service portable fire equipment, fire doors and smoke alarms across commercial, residential and industrial properties throughout Sydney and surrounding areas.

You will complete scheduled routine maintenance per AS 1851, document defects, and report rectifications while managing daily site runs.