Airconditioning Technician

Level® Group ANZ; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Four-day workweek

Job summary

Level Electrical & Air Maitland, Maitland, NSW, is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Technician for a hands-on role across residential, commercial and industrial sites. You’ll install, service and repair air conditioning and heat pump systems with a focus on quality workmanship.

Join a team that values pride in workmanship, safety and strong customer communication, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and grow with a locally trusted business.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
• Current Refrigerant Handling Licence.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Strong installation, servicing and fault-finding skills.
• Sound understanding of refrigeration, electrical and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair air conditioning and heat pump systems.
• Work across residential, commercial and industrial sites.
• Diagnose HVAC faults using gauges, thermometers and other diagnostic tools.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical and refrigeration schematics.
• Complete work safely, neatly and in line with Australian standards.
• Explain faults, recommended solutions and service costs clearly to customers.
• Identify out-of-scope work requiring a variation or quotation.
• Collaborate with other technicians and trades on project installations.
• Maintain accurate job records, timesheets and photo documentation using field-based software.
• Organise job-specific materials through preferred suppliers.
• Support, coach and supervise air conditioning apprentices.
• Represent the business professionally through workmanship, communication and site conduct.

Skills

Installation & repair skills

Fault-finding skills

Customer service

Education

Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Job description

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician

Level Electrical & Air Maitland

Maitland, Newcastle & the Hunter Valley

Full-time | Above-award wages | Four-day week available

Great work. Good people. A week that works for you.

Are you an experienced Air Conditioning Technician who takes pride in doing the job properly?

Perhaps you're ready for a workplace where quality matters, the team supports one another, and your contribution is genuinely valued. Or maybe you're a third- or fourth-year apprentice looking for the right team to help you finish your trade and build a rewarding career.

At Level Electrical & Air Maitland, we've built a strong reputation for standout air conditioning solutions across Maitland, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. We're growing and looking for a capable, customer-focused technician to join our team.

You’ll work across a varied mix of residential, commercial and industrial sites, carrying out installations, servicing, fault-finding and repairs. No two days will be exactly the same - and you’ll have the opportunity to use your technical skills, solve real problems and deliver work you’re proud to put your name to.

Why join Level Electrical & Air Maitland?

• Above-award wages
• Four-day working week available
• Varied installation, service and repair work
• A respected local business with a reputation for quality
• Supportive, professional team environment
• Opportunities to share your knowledge and mentor apprentices
• Modern digital systems that make job reporting and documentation easier
• Long-term opportunity with a growing business
• Work across Maitland, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley

What you'll be doing

In this hands-on role, you will:

• Install, maintain and repair air conditioning and heat pump systems
• Work across residential, commercial and industrial sites
• Diagnose HVAC faults using gauges, thermometers and other diagnostic tools
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical and refrigeration schematics
• Complete work safely, neatly and in line with Australian standards
• Explain faults, recommended solutions and service costs clearly to customers
• Identify out-of-scope work requiring a variation or quotation
• Collaborate with other technicians and trades on project installations
• Maintain accurate job records, timesheets and photo documentation using field-based software
• Organise job‑specific materials through preferred suppliers
• Support, coach and supervise air conditioning apprentices
• Represent the business professionally through your workmanship, communication and site conduct

What you’ll bring

We'd like to hear from you if you have:

• Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• A current Refrigerant Handling Licence
• A current Australian driver's licence
• Strong installation, servicing and fault-finding skills
• A sound understanding of refrigeration, electrical and safety standards
• Clear communication skills and a professional approach with customers
• The ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Pride in delivering reliable, high-quality workmanship
• Confidence using digital job-management tools, or the willingness to learn
• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain them

A dual air conditioning and electrical trade qualification will be highly regarded, but it doesn't essential.

Third- & fourth-year apprentices are also encouraged to apply.

You’ll fit right in if you...

• Take ownership of your work
• Prefer doing things properly the first time
• Keep customers informed and treat their property with respect
• Put safety and compliance first
• Enjoy solving technical problems
• Support your teammates and help apprentices develop
• Want to be part of a professional business with high standards

Ready for a better opportunity?

If you're looking for above-award pay, varied work and the option of a four-day week, we'd like to hear from you.