Fire Alarm Service Technician

Tradestaff; Hamilton; 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 fire alarm work

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking experienced Fire Alarm Service Technicians for roles based in the Waikato region. You will service, maintain, test, fault‑find and install fire alarm systems across commercial and industrial sites, ensuring safety and reliability.

Waikato will be the predominant area of work, with potential travel to Hawkes Bay, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Wellington. You will work with conventional and addressable systems, read plans and contribute to upgrades and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant Fire Alarm Service Technician experience.
• NZQF Level 4 qualification or overseas equivalent recognised by NZQA.
• Experience servicing, maintaining, testing and fault-finding fire alarm systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

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.
• Install fire alarm cabling, detectors, manual call points, sounders and control panels.
• Read and interpret plans, wiring diagrams and specifications; perform upgrades and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate service and job documentation; work with supervisors and clients.

Skills

Fault-finding

Reading plans

Problem-solving

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

NZQF Level 4 qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Fire alarm cabling equipment

Fire alarm panels

Job description

Fire Alarm Service Technicians Wanted

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Service Technician with strong practical knowledge across fire detection and alarm systems?

We’re on the lookout for skilled, hands‑on technicians who are confident across servicing, maintenance, testing, fault‑finding and installation work, and who take pride in producing safe, reliable and high‑quality work.

Waikato will be the predominant area of work for this role; however, you may also be required to work in the Hawkes Bay, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Wellington regions. This will be discussed further with the successful applicant.

About the Role

We’re seeking experienced Fire Alarm Service Technicians to join our team and undertake a range of fire alarm servicing, maintenance, testing, fault‑finding and installation work across commercial, industrial and other client sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone confident working across both existing fire alarm systems and new installations, with experience diagnosing faults, completing routine servicing and testing, carrying out repairs and assisting with upgrades and commissioning.

You’ll be working with conventional and addressable fire detection and alarm systems and associated equipment across a variety of sites and projects.

In this role you will:

• 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 and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant Fire Alarm Service Technician experience, or


• A relevant NZQF Level 4 qualification or an overseas qualification recognised by NZQA as comparable


• Experience servicing, maintaining, testing and fault‑finding fire detection and alarm systems


• Experience with fire alarm installation and associated equipment


• Good knowledge of fire alarm control panels, devices and system components


• Experience working with conventional and/or addressable fire alarm systems


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications


• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills


• Experience with fire alarm system upgrades, programming and commissioning would be advantageous


• Own appropriate hand tools and reliable transport


• A valid driver licence suitable for driving in New Zealand, or the ability to obtain/convert to one, as the role requires travel between client sites potentially using a company vehicle


• Two work references


• Commitment to Health & Safety standards


• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test

Benefits

• Pay rates: $30 - $40 per hour, based on experience


• Full-time, permanent employment


• Guaranteed minimum: 30 hours per week


• Varied and challenging fire alarm service and installation work


• Supportive team environment with opportunities to continue developing your technical skills