Fire Technician

Johnson Controls; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Structured onboarding

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Technician to support customers in Port Macquarie or Coffs Harbour. The role covers inspection, servicing, maintenance, fault-finding, repair and installation of fire protection systems to keep sites compliant, safe and operational.

The ideal candidate will have fire industry qualifications, licences and an electrical licence or equivalent experience, with strong troubleshooting and team collaboration skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Fire industry qualifications and licences required.
• Electrical licence or fire industry experience highly regarded.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect sites and identify fire protection requirements.
• Service, maintain, and repair fire protection and life safety systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance per Australian Standards.
• Complete installations, upgrades, and minor project works.
• Diagnose faults and perform corrective maintenance.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Time management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Customer service

Fault-finding

Education

Fire industry qualifications

Electrical licence or fire industry experience

Job description

Join a Global Leader in Smart Building Technologies, Fire Protection & Sustainable Solutions At Johnson Controls, we're transforming the way buildings perform. As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, we help customers enhance safety, optimise energy use, reduce carbon emissions, and maintain critical infrastructure across industries including healthcare, education, commercial facilities, manufacturing, and government sectors. With more than 140 years of innovation and expertise, Johnson Controls combines industry-leading technology with a highly skilled service team to deliver solutions that make buildings safer, smarter, and more efficient. Our people are at the centre of our success, and we're committed to helping them build rewarding, long-term careers.

About the Role

Due to continued growth across the region, we are seeking a Fire Technician to join our team, with the position able to be based in either in Port Macquarie or Coffs Harbour. This is a hands‑on role responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance, fault‑finding, repair, and installation of a wide range of fire protection systems and equipment. You'll work with a diverse customer base, ensuring fire systems remain compliant, operational, and ready when it matters most.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect customer sites and identify fire protection requirements. Service, maintain, and repair fire protection and life safety systems. Conduct preventative maintenance in accordance with Australian Standards. Complete installations, upgrades, and minor project works. Diagnose faults and perform corrective maintenance activities. Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company and regulatory requirements. Build and maintain strong customer relationships through exceptional service delivery.

What We're Looking For

Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to quality service. Relevant fire industry qualifications and licences. Electrical licence or fire industry experience highly regarded. Strong troubleshooting and fault‑finding skills. Effective planning, scheduling, and time management abilities. Sound knowledge and application of WHS requirements. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Why Join Johnson Controls?

At Johnson Controls, we value flexibility and understand the importance of work‑life balance. We offer the option of taking RDOs or receiving overtime payments, allowing you to choose what suits your lifestyle best. You'll also enjoy: Attractive remuneration package, company vehicle, overtime opportunities, and incentive scheme. Structured onboarding and ongoing technical training. Access to expert remote technical support. Career development opportunities within a global organisation. Exposure to industry‑leading technology and projects. Supportive team culture focused on safety, collaboration, and professional growth.

Compliance Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must have: Full Australian working rights. A valid driver's licence. The ability to pass a pre‑employment medical assessment. A satisfactory criminal history check. Successful completion of drug and alcohol screening.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Through our extensive service network, we deliver innovative HVAC, fire, security, controls, and energy solutions that enhance safety, improve operational performance, and create more sustainable communities.

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialised storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.