HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanic – Public Asset Maintenance

Queensland Government; Queensland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic for Housing and Public Works Cairns, Australia. You will carry out refrigeration and air-conditioning works across regional Queensland, including construction and maintenance of government assets.

You will train apprentices and ensure WHS compliance on site. The role requires a Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, an electrical licence, White Card, and a valid C-class licence; you'll work across regional sites and may

Qualifications

• Trade certificate/qualification (minimum Certificate III Air-conditioning and Refrigeration).
• Current Restricted Electrical Licence.
• Current Construction Industry White Card.
• Current Queensland "C" class driver's licence.
• Working knowledge and compliance with WHS legislation and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out refrigeration and air-conditioning works, for construction and maintenance services.
• Demonstrate proficiency in office and email applications such as Microsoft Word or Outlook and input data using the computer or handheld devices.
• Understand safe working methods for asbestos and lead-based products and other high-risk construction work.
• Comply with WHS legislation and site rules including daily task risk assessments and hazard identification.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for health, safety and wellbeing on site.
• Train, mentor and provide professional support to apprentices at all year levels.

Skills

Refrigeration and air-conditioning

Safety awareness

Office data entry

Education

Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic for Housing and Public Works Cairns, Australia. You will carry out refrigeration and air-conditioning works across regional Queensland, including construction and maintenance of government assets.

You will train apprentices and ensure WHS compliance on site. The role requires a Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, an electrical licence, White Card, and a valid C-class licence; you'll work across regional sites and may