HVAC & Refrigeration Technician – Critical Systems

Modus Projects; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility around start/finish times

Phone + tablet provided

Dual Cab Company Vehicle + Fuel card +

Birthday Leave

Job summary

Modus Projects is seeking an experienced HVAC & Refrigeration Technician to join our national Facilities Maintenance team in Townsville. You’ll maintain and repair essential HVAC and refrigeration systems across a diverse portfolio of commercial and retail sites, including chillers, AHUs, CRAC units and FCUs.

This is a hands-on role with opportunities to work on larger, more complex systems. You’ll bring a trade qualification and 3–5 years’ experience, plus a valid Driver’s Licence,

Qualifications

• HVAC & Refrigeration trade qualification required.
• 3–5 years’ commercial HVAC & Refrigeration experience required.
• Current Driver’s Licence required.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
• Experience working across commercial/retail facilities.
• Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) required; Blue Card preferred.
• First Aid Certificate desirable; EWP Under 11m advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Keep critical equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably.
• Complete preventative, reactive and planned maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Service and maintain chillers, AHUs, CRAC units, FCUs and refrigeration systems.
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Inspect refrigeration and chilled water systems.
• Identify opportunities to complete works more efficiently and cost‑effectively.
• Complete building inspections and provide clear reports; complete work orders and risk assessments.

Skills

HVAC & Refrigeration trade qualificati

3–5 years’ experience

Current Driver’s Licence

Fault finding

Commercial/retail facilities

Workload management

Customer service

White Card

Blue Card

First Aid

EWP Under 11m

Job description

Modus Projects is seeking an experienced HVAC & Refrigeration Technician to join our national Facilities Maintenance team in Townsville. You’ll maintain and repair essential HVAC and refrigeration systems across a diverse portfolio of commercial and retail sites, including chillers, AHUs, CRAC units and FCUs.

This is a hands-on role with opportunities to work on larger, more complex systems. You’ll bring a trade qualification and 3–5 years’ experience, plus a valid Driver’s Licence,