Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

About the role

Join the Johnson Controls/Wormald team as a Fire Sprinkler Service Technician in Napier. You will work for New Zealand’s leading fire protection specialist, delivering reliable fire protection and building compliance services.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and test fire sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel and special‑hazard systems.
• Represent Wormald on‑site in a professional, customer‑focused manner.
• Ensure all installations match supplied drawings, specifications and project requirements.

Required profile

• Proven experience in the fire protection industry or at least 3 years of plumbing experience.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
• Competency in fitting pipes, valves, pumps and firefighting system components.
• NZ residency/citizenship or a valid New Zealand work visa (overseas candidates with NZ fire standards knowledge are welcome).
• Willingness to undergo reference checks, medical assessment, criminal record check and drug & alcohol testing.

Required skills

• Fire sprinkler system installation and commissioning.
• Fire hydrant and hose reel testing.
• Special‑hazard system servicing.
• Technical drawing interpretation.
• Pipe, valve and pump fitting.
• Knowledge of New Zealand fire standards.

What we offer

• $2,000 sign‑on bonus (conditions apply).
• Company vehicle, smartphone and uniform.
• Ongoing training and NZQA‑based qualifications.
• Supportive, safety‑focused team culture.
• Internal referral bonus of $2,500.