This is a hands-on, field-based role working across schools, strata, and commercial sites, reporting directly to the Service Manager whilst working autonomously. This is a rare opportunity for the right person to step in and play a key role in growing and shaping the wet fire services division of the business.
What’s on offer:
- $50–$65 per hour (depending on experience)
- Long-term support provided through a dedicated fire technician/trainee to assist with your workload
- Potential commission structure incentive in place per job for the right candidate.
- Company vehicle, fuel card, and e-tag provided
- Full tools, materials, uniform, and phone supplied
- Ongoing training, development, and investment in your future
- Opportunity to help build and lead a growing division
Role Responsibilities:
- Service, repair, and maintenance of electric and diesel fire pumps
- Carry out sprinkler and hydrant flow testing
- Monthly and annual testing programs
- Fault finding, repairs, and overhauls
- Oil, valve, and filter changes
- General wet system works (minor works as required)
- 5-yearly pump set servicing
- 5-yearly overhauls of landing valves and sprinkler alarm valves
- Sprinkler Fitter qualification or Plumbing Licence
- Experience in the fire protection industry is essential, with strong hands-on experience working with fire pumps also required.
- Able to work autonomously and take ownership of work
- Strong problem-solving and technical ability
- Experience in a field service role highly regarded
- Reliable, trustworthy, and willing to grow with the business
- Small, supportive team with direct access to leadership
- No existing pump division – genuine opportunity to build it from the ground up
- Dedicated fire technician/trainee planned to support your workload long-term
- Strong focus on training, development, and long-term career growth
- Close working relationship with the owner and service coordinator