HVAC Mechanic

Airservices Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia, based in Sydney, is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to maintain and install critical mechanical systems that support Australia’s air traffic control and aviation rescue firefighting operations.

Working from Sydney Airport and across NSW, you will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on chilled water systems, cooling towers and air handling units, with opportunities to expand into aviation equipment while enjoying long-term stability and meaningful career

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and installing HVAC systems, including chilled water systems, cooling towers, air handling units, building management systems, packaged units and split systems.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work with limited supervision to deliver quality outcomes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a focus on safety and reliability.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships within a technical team.
• A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and delivering a high standard of service.
• An interest in developing new skills and expanding into aviation-critical systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Performance of time sensitive preventive and corrective maintenance, and project installation activities in accordance with prescribed processes and procedures.
• Maintaining an awareness and understanding of the impact that work undertaken can have on Airservices systems.
• Timely and accurate data entry into the maintenance management systems.
• Actively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of service delivery and work practices.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety & reliability

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

NSW Restricted Electrical Licence

Current Australian Driver's Licence

White Card CPR/LVR certification

Experience with diesel generators

Dogging or Forklift Licence

Job description

• Full-time permanent role based in Sydney
• Reskill into aviation-critical technology
• Long-term stability with Airservices Australia
• Work on infrastructure that keeps Australia flying
• Diverse work across airports and critical facilities throughout NSW

Salary: $98,331–$111,571 + 14 % Super based on experience.

Summary

Play a key role in maintaining and installing HVAC and mechanical systems that support Australia's air traffic control and aviation rescue firefighting operations. Working from Sydney Airport and across NSW, you'll be responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance on critical infrastructure including chilled water systems, cooling towers, air handling units, BMS, and split systems. You also can expand your skills into specialised aviation equipment such as RADAR and power generation systems, all while enjoying the stability, career development and unique challenges that come with supporting Australia's aviation network.

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

In this role you will be part of a high performing team who are responsible for carrying out maintenance and installation activities on critical air traffic control and aviation rescue and firefighting systems, ensuring the operational safety and integrity of the Australian national airways system.

As a member of this team you would be responsible for:

• Performance of time sensitive preventive and corrective maintenance, and project installation activities in accordance with prescribed processes and procedures;
• Maintaining an awareness and understanding of the impact that work undertaken can have on Airservices systems;
• Timely and accurate data entry into the maintenance management systems;
• Actively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of service delivery and work practices.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

General Services Officer - Mechanical - PD.pdf

The Person

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience maintaining and installing HVAC systems, including chilled water systems, cooling towers, air handling units, building management systems, packaged units and split systems.
• The ability to plan, organise and prioritise work with limited supervision to deliver quality outcomes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a focus on safety and reliability.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships within a technical team
• A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and delivering a high standard of service.
• An interest in developing new skills and expanding into aviation-critical systems and infrastructure.

Essential Qualifications

• NSW Restricted Electrical Licence.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• White Card and current CPR/LVR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience with diesel generators or power generation systems.
• Dogging or Forklift Licence.

This role performs Safety Sensitive Aviation Activities and as such is subjected to our Drug and Alcohol Management Procedure (DAMP).

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen as an Australian AGSVA security clearance is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirementssuccessful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.