Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Recruitment Innovations; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Project Services Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic to join our team in Parramatta Park, QLD. You will inspect, repair and install equipment, and ensure systems operate safely and efficiently.

The role requires a Certificate III in the trade and at least 2 years' hands-on experience, the ability to work in dusty, hot spaces, and to handle physical tasks and tools. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $97,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration trade.
• At least 2 years hands-on experience in a similar role.
• Able to work in dusty, noisy, and hazardous environments.
• Capable of working in confined and hot spaces.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and use manual/power tools.
• Knowledge of repair methods and safety practices for HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair and install HVAC equipment per requirements.
• Repair components like compressors, motors, condensers and refrigerants.
• Run equipment to test operation and adjust as needed.
• Repair piping connections and fittings using rivet, bolt, weld, braze, solder.
• Order replacement parts and keep servicing records.
• Fill systems with refrigerant and check for leaks.
• Perform related duties on refrigerating equipment.

Skills

Trade Certificate

Experience 2+ yrs

Dusty environments

Confined spaces

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration trade

Job description

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Mechanical Project Services Pty Ltd is currently looking to recruit experienced and qualified Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics to join their team in Parramatta Park, QLD. Successful candidates 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
• 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-$97,000pa commensurate with experience. Multiple Fulltime Positions available. Application opens on 10th of September 2026 and closes on 10th of October 2026.