Snr Alarm Technician 2657

Fire Security Services; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration based on experience

NZQA training

New vehicle with tools

Team gatherings

Job summary

Fire Security Services – Hamilton, North Island is seeking a Senior Alarm Technician with a minimum of five years’ on-the-tools experience in fire alarm systems used in New Zealand. The role includes installation work, fault diagnosis, and rostered after-hours on-call duties.

You will need a full NZ Driver Licence and familiarity with NZS 4512 and the Building Act. On offer is great remuneration based on experience, NZQA training, and a modern vehicle with tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience on the tools with fire alarms in New Zealand.
• Knowledge of NZS 4512 and NZ Building Act.
• Full NZ Driver Licence and knowledge of NZ fire alarm standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out installation work as part of the Minor Works team.
• Diagnosing system faults.
• Rostered On-Call to attend afterhours call outs.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer service

On-call readiness

Height safety

Education

NZQA Fire Detection & Alarms L4

Tools

Fire alarm systems hardware

Job description

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Fire Security Services – Hamilton, North Island

Senior Alarm Technician required for growing team. Five years’ experience minimum required.

The Company

Fire Security Services (FSS) is shaking up the industry! We are a privately-owned business and a market leader for fire protection and building compliance services across New Zealand. It’s a great industry to work in. When what you do is all about life safety, you get to work with a passionate bunch of people, and it is our people that make FSS a great place to come to work. We have our customers’ and each other’s back, we keep it simple, and we own it - period.

Following growth in our customer portfolio we are seeking an additional Senior Alarm Technician to join our team.

This is a full-time position with a guaranteed 40 hours per week. We provide our customers with 24/7 callout support therefore the role includes rostered on call duties.

The nature of the work involves keeping cool under pressure and thinking on your feet to problem solve. Your positive attitude, effective communication skills and sense of humor will help you to get along with customers and the team.

To hit the ground running, you will need to bring a minimum of five years’ experience “on the tools” and have a full valid NZ Driver License, and knowledge of fire alarm systems used in NZ and the NZ & AU Fire Alarm Standards.

Your role will include but not be limited to:

• Carrying out installation work as part of our Minor Works team
• Diagnosing system faults
• Rostered On-Call to attend afterhours call outs.

You will hold:

• Affinity to work at heights.
• Ability to be part of On Call Roster
• Preferably hold NZQA Fire Detection & Alarms L4 or be well on the way to completing this qualification
• A minimum of five years’ experience with fire alarms in New Zealand.
• Be familiar with relevant NZS 4512 and the Building Act.
• Great customer service and communication skills
• Sound technical and problem-solving skills.
• Clean Criminal history record

We can offer:

• Rostered On Call duties.
• Great remuneration based on experience.
• Continued NZQA training.
• New vehicle with fitout and tools.
• Opportunities to mentor trainees.
• Regular team gatherings and social events.
• Awesome team who are passionate about what they do.

You will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.

You will be able to take up this role within four weeks.