Chiller Service Technician

jci; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Company vehicle, tools and technology

Structured onboarding and training

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Sydney is seeking an experienced Chiller Technician to join our service team. You will maintain, service, commission, and optimise critical HVAC and chiller systems across commercial and industrial sites, delivering high-quality technical support and customer-focused service.

You will work autonomously on complex troubleshooting, leveraging mechanical and electrical expertise, and you'll contribute to safe operations with strong communication and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience servicing industrial cooling, refrigeration, or HVAC systems.
• Trade qualifications in mechanical or electrical fields.
• Experience with chiller systems: screw, reciprocating, and centrifugal.
• Strong fault-finding and preventive maintenance skills.
• Valid Australian Driver Licence and ability to pass checks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdown service calls and minimise downtime.
• Perform scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Commission chiller and HVAC systems across customer sites.
• Diagnose and rectify faults across screw, reciprocating, and centrifugal chillers.
• Conduct overhauls, repairs, and performance assessments.
• Complete service documentation and technical reports accurately.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide trusted technical advice.
• Support customers with operational guidance and system optimisation.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance

Repair

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Customer service

Education

Trade qualification (mechanical or electrical)

Job description

Join a Global Leader in Sustainable Building Solutions

At Johnson Controls, we're shaping the future of intelligent, healthy, and sustainable buildings. As a global leader in thermal management, critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation solutions, we help customers optimise energy use, reduce carbon emissions, and improve operational performance across key industries including data centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

With more than 140 years of innovation and industry leadership, Johnson Controls combines cutting-edge technology, lifecycle services, and one of the industry's largest field service networks to deliver outstanding results for our customers worldwide.

Why Join Johnson Controls?

At JCI, we invest in our people and provide an environment where you can build a long-term career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What's on Offer?

• Salary and employment conditions are aligned with the applicable EBA, with overtime opportunities available.
• RDO options and flexible work arrangements
• Company vehicle, tools, and technology provided
• Structured onboarding, technical training, and ongoing development
• Career pathways into Senior Technician, Project Management, BMS, Controls, and Sales roles
• Exposure to industry-leading HVAC and chiller technologies
• Employee referral program
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, collaboration, and professional growth

About the Opportunity

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Chiller Technician to join our Sydney Service Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled professional who enjoys autonomy, complex troubleshooting, and working across a diverse customer base. You'll be responsible for maintaining, servicing, commissioning, and optimising critical HVAC and chiller systems across a range of commercial and industrial sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdown service calls and minimise customer downtime
• Perform scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance
• Commission chiller and HVAC systems across customer sites
• Diagnose and rectify faults across reciprocating, screw, and centrifugal chiller systems
• Conduct overhauls, repairs, and performance assessments
• Complete service documentation and technical reports accurately
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide trusted technical advice
• Support customers with operational guidance and system optimisation

About You

You are a customer-focused technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality service and solving complex technical challenges.

To be successful, you will have:

• Minimum 4 years' experience servicing industrial cooling, refrigeration, or HVAC systems
• Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and repair experience
• Mechanical and/or electrical trade qualifications
• Experience working with chiller systems, including screw, reciprocating, and centrifugal technologies
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment medical and background checks

Why Sydney Technicians Choose Johnson Controls

Our technicians work on some of Australia's most critical facilities and infrastructure, supported by world‑class products, specialist technical expertise, and genuine career development opportunities. You'll join a team that values safety, innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement while providing the support needed to succeed both professionally and personally.

Ready to Build Your Future?

Join Johnson Controls and help create smarter, more sustainable environments for the communities and industries that rely on them every day.