Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Recruitment Innovations; Cassowary Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Blenners Transport Pty Ltd seeks an experienced Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic to join the team in Tully, Qld 4854. The role involves inspection, maintenance, repairs and installation of HVAC systems, plus electrical work and safety practices in a demanding environment.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in AC&R and at least 2 years of hands-on experience. Salary ranges from NZD? 70,000 to 85,000 AUD per year, with applications closing after 29th October 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration trade.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work in dusty, noisy, and hazardous environments.
• Capable of working in confined spaces and hot conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair and install equipment including units, mounting gear and piping.
• Repair and routine maintenance of compressors, motors, condensers and evaporators.
• Test equipment operation and adjust as required to ensure proper performance.
• Repair or adjust piping connections, valves and fittings using rivets, bolts, welds, brazing and soldering with hand/power tools.
• Order replacement parts, perform repairs and keep servicing records.

Skills

AC&R trade cert

Hands-on exp

Dusty/noisy env

Tools operation

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration trade

Tools

HVAC tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Blenners Transport Pty Ltd are currently looking to recruit experienced and qualified Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics to join their team in Tully Qld 4854. 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 $70,000-$85,000pa commensurate with experience Fulltime Positions available Applications open on 29th September 2026 and closes on 29th October 2026