Air Conditioner and Refrigeration Mechanic

Recruitment Innovations; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Innovations in Broadmeadows VIC is recruiting an Air Conditioner and Refrigeration Mechanic to join United Refrigeration (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD's team.

You will inspect, maintain, repair and install HVAC equipment, ensuring safety and quality during operation. The successful candidate should hold a Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration and have at least two years of hands-on experience, with ability to work in dusty, noisy and high-voltage environments.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration trade is required.
• Minimum 2 years' hands-on experience in a similar role.
• Able to work in dusty, fumes, noise, and high voltage environments.
• Capable of working in confined and hot spaces like roofs and attics.
• Able to handle manual or powered tools and operate motorized vehicles.
• Knowledge of HVAC repair and servicing practices and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair and install HVAC equipment according to requirements.
• Run equipment to test operation and perform adjustments as needed.
• Order replacement parts and keep servicing records.
• Carry out basic electrical maintenance and repair of fixtures, switches and outlets.

Skills

2 years experience

Education

Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration trade

Job description

Air Conditioner and Refrigeration Mechanic

Recruitment Innovations – Broadmeadows VIC

UNITED REFRIGERATION (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD are currently looking to recruit experienced and qualified Air Conditioner and Refrigeration Mechanic to join their team in Broadmeadows VIC.

The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:

• Inspection, maintenance, repairs, and installation of equipment according to requirements including units, mounting gear and piping.
• Perform repairs and routine maintenance duties on equipment and its components such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, gas, refrigerant, etc.
• Run equipment to observe and test its operation and perform any required adjustments
• Perform repairs or adjustments on piping connections, valves, couplings and fittings by riveting, bolting, welding, brazing, and soldering applying hand and power tools
• Order replacement of equipment parts as required, perform repairs as ordered, and keep record of servicing on equipment
• Carry out minor electrical maintenance work, such as repair or replacement of fixtures, including wall switches and outlets, ballast, incandescent and fluorescent tubes and bulbs, fuses, sockets, etc., by applying the right tools
• Fill up units and systems with gas required fluid checking for leaks
• Perform related duties that may be and refrigerating equipment assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration trade
• At least 2 years of hands-on working experience in similar position
• Able to work in places where they are exposed to dust, fumes, noise, toxic materials, and high voltage equipment
• Capable of working in confined and hot spaces like roofs, crawl ways and attics
• Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, reaching, crouching, push/pull objects, etc.
• Ability to work with manual or power tools and operate motorized vehicles
• Strong knowledge of the methods, practices, test instruments, tools, and materials typically applied in repairing and servicing various refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and other similar equipment
• Strong knowledge of the hazards involved in the occupation, and the safety precautions to take
• Strong knowledge of the repair characteristics and mechanical operation of various types of air conditioning

Salary range is $75,000-$90,000pa commensurate with experience

Fulltime Positions available

Applications open on 12th November 2026 and closes on 12th December 2026