Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic

Housing Industry Association Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing technical training

Career progression

Job summary

Housing Industry Association Limited is seeking a qualified Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will install, maintain, service and repair air conditioning and refrigeration systems across project locations, including VRV and split systems.

The role involves diagnosing faults, reading site plans, working with piping, flaring, welding, control and interconnection wiring, and carrying out testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration required or equivalent.
• White Card and driving licence
• Experience diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults in HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, service and repair air conditioning and refrigeration systems across project locations.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults in HVAC systems.
• Read and interpret site plans and technical information; mark out equipment locations.
• Conduct pressure and vacuum testing and commissioning of systems.
• Travel between project locations as required.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Reading site plans

Team communication

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

White Card

Driver's license

Tools

VRV systems

Split systems

Piping & welding

Commissioning & testing

Job description

About the RoleWe are seeking a qualified and experienced Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic to join our team on a full-time basis.The successful applicant will be responsible for installing, maintaining, servicing and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems across various project locations. The role will involve working with both VRV and split systems and performing installation, testing, fault-finding and repair activities.Key Responsibilities• Install, maintain, service and repair air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.• Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults in air conditioning systems.• Install and work with piping, flaring, welding, control and interconnection wiring.• Conduct pressure and vacuum testing and commissioning of systems.• Perform fault-finding and repairs on VRV and split systems.• Read and interpret site plans and technical information.• Mark out equipment locations and prepare work areas.• Clean, adjust and maintain air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.• Maintain accurate records and inventories of equipment and resources.• Ensure all work complies with relevant Australian standards, workplace health and safety requirements and manufacturer specifications.• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, customers and other trades on site.• Travel between project locations as required.Skills and ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you will have:• Relevant qualification in Mechanics Airconditioning and Refrigeration (Certificate III or equivalent).• Valid driver's licence.• White Card.• Minimum 1 year of full time relevant industry experience.• Sound knowledge of airconditioning and refrigeration systems, including VRV and split systems.• Ability to diagnose electrical and mechanical faults.• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.• Willingness to work reasonable additional hours, including after hours, weekends and public holidays when required.• Ability and willingness to travel to different project locations.What We Offer• Full-time employment.• Competitive salary of $85,000 – $90,000 per annum + superannuation.• Opportunities to work across a variety of projects.• Ongoing technical training and professional development.