Locksmith Security Technician

This role requires a minimum of 3 years experience in an operational Locksmith role.

A relevant NZQA 4 NZQA or equivalent qualification is required.

Duties and roles include:

• Maintaining high standards of workmanship at all times
• Cutting of all keys, whether to sample, code or lock
• Designing of master key systems, cutting keys, servicing, and recording all information relating to installation
• Attending to retail sales and customer service
• Maintaining adequate levels of key blanks and general stock on display in retail shop and/or van
• Occasional answering of phones, while in van or shop
• Performing all lock installations and field service as required
• Undertaking field surveys and providing security advice to customers as required
• Ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of each job and the maintenance of customer goodwill in the field
• Charging of jobs on completion.
• Providing technical advice and assistance to other staff members when requested
• Purchasing items of stock required for the performance of his/her duties with an official order number from the office, to be charged to the company’s account
• Service a wide range of Security Systems
• Install Security Systems to a high standard, both residential and commercial
• Read detailed architectural plans and have a good knowledge of building construction.
• The ability to communicate well with customers
• The ability to properly use a multi-meter and other measuring tools to ascertain shorts, opens, drops, etc...
• An ability to calculate voltage drops, polarity and battery backup related to power supplies.
• Ability to properly install all components related to Access Control and Security Systems.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship at all times
• Attending to retail sales and customer service
• Maintaining adequate levels of general stock on display in retail shop and/or van
• Occasional answering of phones while in van or shop
• Performing all alarm installations and field service as required
• Undertaking field surveys and providing security advice to customers as required
• Ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of each job and the maintenance of customer goodwill in the field
• Charging of jobs on completion, whether cash or invoice
• Providing technical advice and assistance to other staff members when requested
• Purchasing items of stock required for the performance of his/her duties with an official order number from the office, to be charged to the company’s account
• Ensuring cleanliness of the van and bringing any items requiring service/ maintenance to the attention of the Manager
• Maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the retail shop, workshop, office and staff areas of the building
• Attending to after-hour callouts on a rostered basis
• Carrying out reasonable instructions of the Manager

The minimum wage for this role is $30 per hour. The maximum wage is $35 per hour. You will be guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours per week. Generally the days of work will be Monday to Friday, however there will also be a requirement to work after hours/weekends/on call. The remuneration will be increased to reflect working outside the minimum hours.