Commercial Refrigeration Technician – Victoria

Trico Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Overtime and travel allowances

Accommodation provided for overnight/2

Job summary

Trico Services is seeking an experienced refrigeration technician to diagnose and repair refrigeration, mechanical and electrical faults across Melbourne and regional Victoria. The role involves servicing coolrooms and commercial equipment, fault-finding, and carrying out upgrades with travel as required.

You will read schematics, replace components, and work with VSDs and electronic controllers. A strong focus on safety, communication, and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is required.
• ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence is required.
• Australian driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend commercial refrigeration breakdowns.
• Diagnose refrigeration, mechanical and electrical faults.
• Service and repair coolrooms, freezer rooms and associated equipment.
• Fault finding on compressors, motors, fans, controls, contactors, relays, sensors and protection devices.
• Read electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Replace compressors, evaporators, condensers, valves, motors and electrical components.
• Work with electronic expansion valves, controllers, VSDs and control systems.
• Perform refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging and commissioning.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance.
• Carry out equipment replacements and system upgrade works.
• Test and confirm correct operation after repairs.
• Complete service reports, asset information and job documentation.
• Communicate professionally with customers and site representatives.
• Participate in after-hours roster when required.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Reading schematics

Customer service

Independent worker

Education

Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence

Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

Diagnosing refrigeration, mechanical and electrical faults

Servicing and repairing coolrooms, freezer rooms and associated equipment

Fault finding on compressors, motors, fans, controls, contactors, relays, sensors and protection devices

Reading electrical schematics and control diagrams

Replacing compressors, evaporators, condensers, valves, motors and electrical components

Working with electronic expansion valves, controllers, VSDs and control systems

Refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging and commissioning

Completing planned preventative maintenance

Carrying out equipment replacements and system upgrade works

Testing and confirming correct operation following repairs

Completing service reports, asset information and job documentation

Communicating professionally with customers and site representatives

Participating in an after-hours roster where required

The position requires regular travel throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. Some early starts, overnight stays and occasional interstate travel may be required. Accommodation and applicable travel expenses will be provided.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Attending commercial refrigeration breakdowns
• Diagnosing refrigeration, mechanical and electrical faults
• Servicing and repairing coolrooms, freezer rooms and associated equipment
• Fault finding on compressors, motors, fans, controls, contactors, relays, sensors and protection devices
• Reading electrical schematics and control diagrams
• Replacing compressors, evaporators, condensers, valves, motors and electrical components
• Working with electronic expansion valves, controllers, VSDs and control systems
• Refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging and commissioning
• Completing planned preventative maintenance
• Carrying out equipment replacements and system upgrade works
• Testing and confirming correct operation following repairs
• Completing service reports, asset information and job documentation
• Communicating professionally with customers and site representatives
• Participating in an after-hours roster where required

The position requires regular travel throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. Some early starts, overnight stays and occasional interstate travel may be required. Accommodation and applicable travel expenses will be provided.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• Current ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Commercial refrigeration service and breakdown experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Confidence reading electrical schematics and diagnosing control faults
• Experience with coolrooms, freezer rooms and commercial condensing units
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of jobs
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A reliable, professional and safety-focused attitude
• Flexibility to travel and work reasonable overtime when required

A restricted electrical licence, electrical trade background or additional electrical qualifications will be highly regarded.

Experience with electronic expansion valves, digital scroll compressors, VSDs, motors, controllers and commercial refrigeration controls will also be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Fuel, tolls and work-related travel expenses
• Overtime and applicable travel allowances
• Accommodation provided for overnight travel
• Company phone, uniforms and specialist equipment
• Consistent commercial refrigeration work
• Varied breakdown, maintenance and upgrade projects
• Support from an experienced operations and service team
• Career development opportunities as the Victorian division grows

This position would suit an experienced refrigeration technician who is mechanically capable, electrically strong and confident managing jobs from diagnosis through to completion.