HVAC & Refrigeration Technicians

Core Talent Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle included

Permanent position

OT & on-call allowance

Company vehicle

Job summary

Core Talent Pty Ltd seeks an experienced HVAC-R Technician for its Townsville team. The role covers preventative maintenance, fault finding, and planned works across commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems, including chillers and AHUs.

You will perform electrical and mechanical fault finding, complete service reports, and liaise with clients and subcontractors. A commitment to after-hours on-call is required, with a supportive service team and long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years' commercial HVAC & refrigeration experience.
• Strong experience across commercial or retail facilities.
• Comfortable with preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability.

Responsibilities

• Chillers, AHUs, CRAC units and FCUs on site.
• Refrigeration and chilled water systems maintenance.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding during service tasks.
• Installation, testing and commissioning as required.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs efficiently.
• Completing service reports, work orders and documentation.
• Liaising with coordinators, clients and subcontractors on site.
• Participation in after-hours/on-call roster.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Qualified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning / HVAC Technician

Job description

Core Talent are currently working with a national building services business that is looking to add an experienced HVAC-R Technician to theirTownsville team. The role will suit a qualified technician who enjoys working across commercial sites, carrying out a mix of preventative maintenance, breakdowns, fault finding and planned works across a range of HVAC and refrigeration systems.

The Role

• Chillers, AHUs, CRAC units and FCUs
• Refrigeration and chilled water systems
• Heating, cooling and ventilation equipment
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding
• Preventative and reactive maintenance
• Site inspections and equipment checks
• Installation, testing and commissioning works where required
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs efficiently
• Completing service reports, work orders and relevant documentation
• Liaising with coordinators, clients and subcontractors on site
• Participating in an after-hours/on-call roster

There will also be an element of assessing works, materials and labour requirements, with technicians expected to identify opportunities to complete jobs in a more efficient and cost-effective way.

What's On Offer

• Hourly rates ranging from $55 - $60 per hour + Super + OT
• Vehicle included
• Permanent position with a growing national business
• Commercial and critical-environment exposure
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Phone, tablet and quality trade tools
• Paid overtime and on-call allowanceOngoing training and career development
• Supportive operations and service team
• Long-term job security

About You

• Qualified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning / HVAC Technician
• 3 – 5+ years' commercial HVAC & refrigeration experience
• Strong experience across commercial or retail facilities
• Comfortable with preventative and reactive maintenance
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability
• Experience with chillers and larger HVAC systems highly regarded
• Able to work independently and manage a scheduled workload
• Current driver's licence
• White Card
• EWP under 11m
• First Aid
• Able to obtain/hold a Police Check