Defence Base HVAC & Refrigeration Technician

Downer; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer currently seeks a Refrigeration/HVAC Technician to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Base Amberley. The role covers maintenance on refrigeration, air conditioning, and HVAC systems, with emphasis on safety and compliance for Defence facilities.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, a QLD licence, and ARCTick refrigerant handling; Defence clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning completed.
• ARCTick Refrigerant Handling licence (desirable).
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Licence (QLD) held.
• Post-trade experience in refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC maintenance.
• Demonstrated fault diagnosis and repair of refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Current Open Drivers Licence.
• Ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, preventative and corrective maintenance on refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems.
• Carry out refrigerant handling in accordance with ARCTick licensing obligations
• Provide professional and timely responses to internal and external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with other trades and subcontracts to support operational delivery

Skills

Fault diagnosis and repair

HVAC maintenance

Defence clearance eligibility

Open driver’s licence

Education

Certificate III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Licence (QLD)

Tools

ARCTick Refrigerant Handling licence

Job description

Downer currently seeks a Refrigeration/HVAC Technician to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Base Amberley. The role covers maintenance on refrigeration, air conditioning, and HVAC systems, with emphasis on safety and compliance for Defence facilities.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, a QLD licence, and ARCTick refrigerant handling; Defence clearance eligibility is required.