Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic

Totino Investments; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Totino Investments in Sydney is seeking an experienced air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic for a full-time, ongoing role. You will install, service, maintain and repair AC and refrigeration systems, read drawings and specifications to lay out job requirements and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The ideal candidate holds AQF Certificate III or IV (or at least three years of relevant industry experience).

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in a relevant field, including on-the-job training.
• Either AQF Certificate IV in a relevant field or at least three years of relevant industry experience.
• Relevant licensing/registration as required in Australia depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Establish job requirements from drawings and specifications and lay out installation reference points.
• Install, service and repair air conditioning and refrigeration components and systems.
• Install copper lines and piping for refrigerant and water systems and ensure leak-free joints.
• Test-operate systems, check mechanisms and adjust as needed.
• Maintain safe work practices and comply with procedures and standards.
• Record causes of malfunction and corrective action taken.
• Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Air conditioning systems

Refrigeration faults

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Reading drawings & specs

Safety compliance

Independent & teamwork

Education

AQF Certificate III (relevant field)

AQF Certificate IV (relevant field)

3+ years relevant industry experience

Tools

Vacuum pumps

Refrigerant gauges

Piping cutting & threading tools

Job description

This is a full-time, ongoing position for an experienced tradesperson with practical skills in the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Establishing job requirements from drawings and specifications and laying out installation reference points.
• Drilling holes, installing mounting brackets, and cutting, bending and threading piping.
• Installing and repairing components including compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, switches and gauges.
• Installing copper lines and piping for refrigerant, compressed air, gas, oil and chilled water systems as required.
• Bolting, soldering, riveting, welding and brazing pipes to connect equipment and checking alignment and accuracy of fit.
• Filling systems with gas or fluid and checking for leaks.
• Test-operating refrigeration and air conditioning systems, checking mechanisms and making necessary adjustments.
• Removing test gas and fluid using vacuum pumps and filling systems with refrigerant.
• Checking and overhauling refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Diagnosing faults and repairing or replacing defective components.
• Adjusting system controls and mechanisms and reassembling systems.
• Performing scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Recording causes of equipment malfunction and corrective action taken.
• Ensuring all work is performed safely and in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and industry standards.

Skill & Experience

Skills and Attributes
The successful candidate will have:

• Strong technical knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning faults.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans and technical specifications.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• A reliable and professional approach to work.

Applicants should have:

• AQF Certificate III in a relevant field, including at least two years of on-the-job training; or
• AQF Certificate IV in a relevant field; or
• At least three years of relevant industry experience where relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

Relevant experience and/or additional on-the-job training may be required depending on the applicant’s qualifications and background.

Applicants must have the practical skills and relevant experience necessary to perform the duties of an Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic.

Licensing
The successful applicant must hold, or be able to obtain, any relevant Australian registration or licensing required to perform the duties of the position.