Fire Protection Technician

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 and Maintenance – Sydney CBD NSW

Guardian Service & Maintenance is looking for an experienced Portable Fire Equipment & Fire Safety Technician to join our growing service team.

This is a full-time, field-based role carrying out routine inspections, testing and servicing of portable fire equipment, fire doors and smoke alarms across commercial, residential and industrial properties throughout Sydney and surrounding areas.

About the Role

• Inspection, testing and servicing of portable fire equipment, including fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire hose reels
• Conducting routine fire door inspections, including identifying defects with door hardware, clearances, seals and operation
• Conducting smoke alarm inspections and testing within residential apartments and other properties
• Completing scheduled routine maintenance in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, including AS 1851
• Identifying, documenting and reporting defects requiring rectification
• Completing service reports and inspection documentation accurately
• Managing an allocated daily run of sites and scheduled appointments
• Liaising professionally with clients, building managers, residents and site contacts
• Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard

About You

• Has previous experience inspecting and servicing portable fire equipment
• Has experience with fire door and smoke alarm inspections, or is willing to undertake training in these areas
• Has a good understanding of AS 1851 and relevant fire safety maintenance requirements
• Can work independently and effectively manage their daily workload
• Is reliable, organised and punctual
• Takes pride in completing accurate paperwork, inspection records and service reports
• Has strong communication and customer service skills
• Is comfortable using mobile applications and electronic reporting systems, including Uptick
• Holds a current Australian driver's licence

Previous experience across portable fire equipment, fire doors and smoke alarms will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Company vehicle provided
• Fuel card
• Company-paid tolls
• Company mobile phone
• Uniforms supplied
• Full-time Monday to Friday position (overtime available)
• Established client base and regular scheduled work
• Supportive service and administration team
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Long-term stable employment with an established fire protection company

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

No recruitment agencies, please.