Chiller Team Leader - Perth

Johnson Controls; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full‑time

Company vehicle or allowance

Incentives

Overtime pay

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Australia is seeking a Service Team Leader – Chiller to lead a skilled team of technicians. The role combines hands‑on HVAC work with leadership to ensure excellence in chiller service and customer satisfaction.

You will manage maintenance, repairs, and upgrades while guiding apprentices and subcontractors. The position offers a permanent, full‑time career with direct impact on Perth operations and career progression within a global company.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in HVAC or equivalent experience (Degree or Trade Certificate).
• Minimum 5 years’ related experience, or 7 years without formal qualification.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Commercial acumen and sound business judgment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated technical expertise to build trust and credibility.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence within the Chiller service team.
• Oversee maintenance, retrofit, and repair of York Chillers, applying HVAC theory, mechanical layouts, and control systems knowledge.
• Lead Technicians, Apprentices, and subcontractors to deliver high‑quality service.
• Perform senior‑level technical tasks including preventive maintenance, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Build strong, long‑term relationships with customers.
• Assist with service project management: scheduling, estimating, resource planning, and logistics.
• Manage customer accounts and support business development initiatives.
• Support the Service Team Manager with branch operations.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Education

HVAC-related degree or trade certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry‑leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real‑world results and help move society forward.

Why Johnson Controls?

Being a Global company, you will work with some of the best people in the industry. This role will offer you autonomy and flexibility to make it your own and provide a pathway for a long‑term career JCI career.

• Global company with strong systems and support
• Permanent full‑time opportunity
• Base + super + car allowance + incentive

About This Opportunity

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Service Team Leader – Chiller to lead a team of skilled Technicians. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership skills in a forward‑thinking organization that offers clear career progression.

What’s in it for you?

• Help grow our Perth operations – be part of something expanding, not shrinking.
• Lead an experienced team – work with Techs who know their stuff.
• Hands‑on leadership – stay on the tools while guiding a good crew.
• Paid overtime – get paid properly for the extra effort.
• Company vehicle or allowance – plus fuel card, e‑tag, etc.
• Work–life balance that actually works – flexibility is part of the job, not just a buzzword.
• Plenty of autonomy – run your day, support your team, and make decisions on the spot.
• Solid Technical backup – remote support, training, and experts you can call when things get tricky.
• Room to grow – whether you want more leadership, project work, or deeper Chiller skills.
• Fully equipped workshop – everything you need to get the job done right.

We’re looking for a leader with ideas and initiative to make this role their own.

Looking for your next step?

If you're a skilled Chiller Technician who’s ready to take on more responsibility without giving up the hands‑on work you enjoy, this is a great move. Lead a solid team, stay technical, and grow your career with the backing of a global business that genuinely invests in its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence within the Chiller service team
• Oversee maintenance, retrofit, and repair of York Chillers, applying HVAC theory, mechanical layouts, and control systems knowledge
• Lead Technicians, Apprentices, and subcontractors to deliver high‑quality service
• Perform senior‑level technical tasks including preventive maintenance, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Build strong, long‑term relationships with customers
• Assist with service project management: scheduling, estimating, resource planning, and logistics
• Manage customer accounts and support business development initiatives
• Support the Service Team Manager with branch operations

What We’re Looking For

• Technical qualification in HVAC or equivalent experience (Degree or Trade Certificate)
• Minimum 5 years’ related experience, or 7 years without formal qualification
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to motivate and develop teams
• Commercial acumen and sound business judgment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated technical expertise to build trust and credibility

How To Apply

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