Defence Base HVAC & Refrigeration Technician

Downer Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail savings on purchases

Car purchases

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking a Refrigeration/HVAC Technician at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville to perform maintenance on refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems. You will handle refrigerants per ARCTick rules, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and collaborate with trades to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a Certificate III in Refrigeration & AC, a current drivers licence, NSW licence (desirable), and the ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning required.
• ARCTick Refrigerant Handling license desirable.
• NSW Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Licence.
• Post-trade experience in refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC maintenance.
• Demonstrated expertise in fault diagnosis and repair of refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Current Open Drivers Licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain 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

HVAC maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Stakeholder communication

Refrigerant handling

Education

Certificate III Refrigeration & AC

NSW Licence

Job description

Downer Group is seeking a Refrigeration/HVAC Technician at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville to perform maintenance on refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems. You will handle refrigerants per ARCTick rules, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and collaborate with trades to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a Certificate III in Refrigeration & AC, a current drivers licence, NSW licence (desirable), and the ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance.