Chiller Service Technician

jci; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime

Flexible work arrangements

RDO options

Industry-leading training programs

Access to chiller/building technology

Career progression opportunities

Support network with remote technical/

Work on Melbourne facilities

Job summary

Johnson Controls Melbourne is seeking an experienced Chiller Technician to diagnose, maintain and commission chillers and HVAC systems at customer sites. The role offers autonomy, exposure to leading-edge equipment, and the chance to advance your technical and leadership capabilities across a diverse customer portfolio.

You will join a safety‑driven team across 12 Australian branches, with opportunities to deepen technical expertise or move into leadership, project management, or operations,

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience servicing chillers or HVAC systems.
• Mechanical and/or electrical trade qualifications.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Current driver's licence and ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and respond to breakdowns across a broad range of chiller and HVAC systems
• Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance activities
• Commission chillers and HVAC equipment at customer sites
• Troubleshoot, fault-find, and resolve mechanical and electrical issues
• Service and overhaul reciprocating, screw, and centrifugal chillers
• Complete service reports and technical documentation accurately
• Develop trusted relationships with customers and provide expert technical advice
• Support customer training and operational best practices

Skills

Fault-finding

Customer-facing skills

Reading diagrams

Communication

Driver's licence

Education

Mechanical and/or electrical trade qualifications

Tools

Centrifugal chillers

Screw chillers

Reciprocating chillers

Job description

Join Johnson Controls: Powering the World's Most Critical Environments

At Johnson Controls (JCI), we're more than a global leader in HVAC and building technologies. We help some of the world's most essential industries operate smarter, safer, and more sustainably. From data centers and hospitals to pharmaceutical facilities, advanced manufacturing sites, and universities, our innovative solutions drive energy efficiency, operational resilience, and decarbonization at scale.

With over 140 years of industry leadership, Johnson Controls continues to shape the future of smart buildings and critical infrastructure. Backed by cutting-edge technology, a world-class service network, and unrivalled technical expertise, we're investing heavily in growth across Australia and are looking for skilled technicians to join us on the journey.

Why Technicians Choose Johnson Controls

Whether you're currently working for a major HVAC contractor, OEM, facilities services provider, or industrial refrigeration business, this is an opportunity to elevate your career with a global industry leader.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package with overtime and additional earning opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• RDO options and well-structured service schedules
• Industry-leading training and technical development programs
• Access to the latest chiller, controls, and building technology solutions
• Clear career progression pathways into senior technical, project management, sales, operations, or leadership roles
• Strong support network including remote technical assistance and experienced team leaders
• Opportunity to work on some of Melbourne's most complex and critical facilities

As part of our expanding Service Team, we're seeking an experienced Chiller Technician who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

This role offers a high degree of autonomy, exposure to leading-edge equipment, and the opportunity to further develop your technical and leadership capabilities while working across a diverse customer portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and respond to breakdowns across a broad range of chiller and HVAC systems
• Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance activities
• Commission chillers and HVAC equipment at customer sites
• Troubleshoot, fault-find, and resolve mechanical and electrical issues
• Service and overhaul reciprocating, screw, and centrifugal chillers
• Complete service reports and technical documentation accurately
• Develop trusted relationships with customers and provide expert technical advice
• Support customer training and operational best practices

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 4 years' experience servicing chillers, HVAC systems, or industrial cooling equipment
• Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and repair experience
• Mechanical and/or electrical trade qualifications
• Experience working with centrifugal, screw, or reciprocating chillers highly regarded
• Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Current driver's licence
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and background screening requirements

A Team and Culture You'll Want to Be Part Of

Across our 12 Australian branches, you'll join a highly skilled team that values safety, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We invest in our people, celebrate diversity, and provide genuine opportunities for long-term career development.

Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise or take the next step into leadership, Johnson Controls offers the platform, support, and global opportunities to help you get there.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're currently working in HVAC, industrial refrigeration, facilities maintenance, building services, or a competing OEM and are looking for greater career growth, technical exposure, and flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Johnson Controls and help shape the future of smart, sustainable infrastructure.

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