Fire Technician

5 days ago


Napier City, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Johnson Controls Full time

Build Your Best Future with Johnson Controls & Wormald

Join a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. At Johnson Controls, our mission is to reimagine building performance to serve people, places, and the planet. As part of our Wormald team, you'll help protect lives and property while building a rewarding career.

Why Wormald?

Wormald has been New Zealand's leading fire protection specialist. We're passionate about safety and proud of our reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality solutions nationwide. Now, we're looking for a Fire Technician to join our Napier team.

What You'll Do

As a Fire Technician, you'll provide exceptional customer service and workmanship across fire equipment servicing, system testing, and light maintenance tasks.

Your key responsibilities include:

Fire Equipment (FE)

  • Test, service, survey, and certify portable fire equipment to NZS 4503:2005 and related standards

  • Prepare defect reports, quotes, and job documentation; ensure work is authorised and completed within pricing guidelines

  • Liaise with customers to schedule work, minimise site risks, and promote value-added products and services

 

Fire System Testing & Surveying

  • Perform regular testing of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and fire pumps; carry out fault finding and minor repairs

  • Complete annual surveys: fire alarms (NZS 4512), emergency lighting (AS/NZS 2293), and passive features per NZ Building Code

  • Maintain accurate test records and customer reports

 

Service Remediation

  • Assist with routine service tasks (minor repairs, device replacements, basic commissioning under guidance)

  • Care for company tools, test instruments, and vehicles; ensure safe, compliant operation and timely calibration

Customer & Documentation

  • Respond promptly to customer enquiries and emergency calls; build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • Maintain accurate documentation (quotes, defect reports, BWOF evidence) and update timesheets daily

  • Use company systems and apps as required

What We're Looking For

  • NZQA Level 3 Fire Qualification (or ability to enroll and progress; Level 4 preferred)

  • Strong English reading and writing skills

  • Experience in the Fire Protection industry (essential)

  • Excellent customer service and record-keeping skills; computer and mobile app literacy

  • Full NZ Driver's License

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in varied environments

  • Adaptability to changing procedures and technology; willingness to upskill and cross-train

Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Pre-employment checks apply (references, medical, criminal record, drug & alcohol testing).

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