Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Housing Industry Association Limited; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Industry Association Limited in Victoria is seeking an experienced Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic to install, service, maintain and repair systems across residential, commercial and industrial sites. The role requires fault diagnosis, adherence to safety procedures for refrigerants and the ability to read drawings and specifications.

You will document work and collaborate with a team on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic or in a similar trade role.
• Experience installing, servicing and repairing airconditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with compressors, condensers, evaporators, motors, refrigerant lines and system controls.
• Ability to read technical drawings, specifications and equipment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair airconditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and job requirements to determine installation and servicing requirements.
• Establish installation reference points and prepare sites for equipment installation.
• Test systems for leaks and identify faults using appropriate testing equipment.
• Evacuate systems using vacuum equipment and charge systems with the appropriate refrigerant.
• Inspect systems to identify wear, faults and potential operating issues.
• Record faults identified, repairs completed and maintenance work undertaken.

Skills

Fault-finding

Reading drawings/specs

Refrigeration systems

Maintenance planning

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

• Install, service, maintain and repair airconditioning and refrigeration systems across residential, commercial and/or industrial sites.
• Diagnose faults, replace defective components, test and adjust systems, and perform preventative maintenance.
• Follow safe refrigerant-handling and workplace safety procedures, and document completed work.

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair airconditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and job requirements to determine installation and servicing requirements.
• Establish installation reference points and prepare sites for equipment installation.
• Install mounting brackets and prepare pipework for airconditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Cut, bend, flare, braze and connect copper piping and associated refrigerant lines.
• Install and repair components including compressors, condensers, evaporators, motors, switches, controls, gauges and associated equipment.
• Install and connect refrigerant, chilled-water and other system pipework as required.
• Test systems for leaks and identify faults using appropriate testing equipment.
• Evacuate systems using vacuum equipment and charge systems with the appropriate refrigerant.
• Test-operate airconditioning and refrigeration systems and make necessary adjustments.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical and refrigeration-system faults.
• Repair or replace defective components and restore systems to correct operating condition.
• Adjust system controls, thermostats and operating mechanisms.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing of airconditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Inspect systems to identify wear, faults and potential operating issues.
• Record faults identified, repairs completed and maintenance work undertaken.
• Follow relevant workplace health and safety requirements and safe handling procedures for refrigerants.
• Complete work efficiently while maintaining required quality and safety standards.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate should have:

• Minimum 1 year experience working as an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic or in a similar trade role.
• Experience installing, servicing and repairing airconditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with compressors, condensers, evaporators, motors, refrigerant lines and system controls.
• Experience evacuating and charging refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, specifications and equipment documentation.
• Good understanding of refrigeration principles and airconditioning systems.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work safely on residential, commercial and/or industrial sites.
• Current driver's licence is desirable.