Experienced Fire Alarm Technician: Install & Troubleshoot

Tradestaff; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rates: $30 - $40 per hour

Full-time, permanent employment

Guaranteed minimum: 30 hours per week

Varied and challenging service and 설치

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking experienced Fire Alarm Service Technicians to join our team in Gisborne, NZ, with servicing, maintenance, testing, fault-finding and installation across commercial and industrial sites.

This role covers both existing systems and new installations, with travel to Hawke’s Bay, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Wellington as needed. You will work in a safety‑conscious environment and be supported by a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' Fire Alarm Service Technician experience.
• NZQF Level 4 qualification or NZQA-recognised equivalent.
• Experience servicing, maintaining, testing and fault‑finding fire detection and alarm systems.
• Experience with fire alarm installation and associated equipment.
• Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications.
• Valid NZ driver's licence or ability to obtain one; eligible for travel between sites.
• Two work references.
• Commitment to Health & Safety standards.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and routine testing of fire detection and alarm systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults across fire alarm systems, devices, circuits and control panels.
• Repair or replace faulty fire alarm components and associated equipment.
• Install fire alarm cabling, detectors, manual call points, sounders, visual warning devices, control panels and associated components.
• Read and interpret plans, wiring diagrams, schematics and technical specifications.
• Complete functional testing of installed and existing systems.
• Carry out fire alarm system upgrades and modifications.
• Assist with programming and commissioning of fire alarm systems where required.
• Test fire alarm interfaces with associated building systems where required.
• Maintain accurate service, testing and job documentation.
• Work alongside supervisors, clients, inspectors and other trades.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant standards, manufacturer requirements and Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Fire alarm servicing

Fault‑finding

Read wiring diagrams

Installation of alarm systems

Licensed driver

Education

NZQF Level 4 qualification

NZQA-recognised overseas qualification

Job description

Tradestaff is seeking experienced Fire Alarm Service Technicians to join our team in Gisborne, NZ, with servicing, maintenance, testing, fault-finding and installation across commercial and industrial sites.

This role covers both existing systems and new installations, with travel to Hawke’s Bay, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Wellington as needed. You will work in a safety‑conscious environment and be supported by a skilled team.