HVAC Service Technician

Johnson Controls; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Career development

Technical training

Employee benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Northern NSW is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to service and maintain commercial HVAC systems on-site. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, install equipment when required, and keep accurate service records.

We offer a competitive salary, a fully maintained company vehicle, overtime opportunities, and ongoing technical training within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (or equivalent).
• Refrigerant Handling Licence NSW Electrical Licence or Restricted Electrical Licence (or ability to obtain).
• Experience servicing and maintaining commercial HVAC systems.
• Strong fault finding and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine servicing, inspections, maintenance, and repairs on commercial HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot equipment issues efficiently.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to maximise system performance and reliability.
• Install and commission HVAC equipment and components when required.
• Complete service documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Build strong relationships with customers through excellent service delivery.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of technicians and industry experts.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Skills

Fault finding

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Current driver’s licence

Education

Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Job description

Join a Global Leader and Build Your Career Close to Home At Johnson Controls, we are transforming the built environment through smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings. As a global leader in smart building technologies, HVAC, fire, and security solutions, we help customers improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and keep mission-critical facilities operating at their best. Our solutions support some of Australia's most essential industries, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, transport, data centres, mining, and commercial infrastructure. With more than 140 years of innovation and industry leadership, Johnson Controls combines world‑class technology with a highly skilled service team to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HVAC Technician looking to build a long‑term career while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Northern NSW. You’ll service a diverse range of commercial sites, work with leading technology, and be backed by the resources and support of a global organisation. Whether you’re based in Lismore, Ballina, Casino, Byron Bay, Alstonville, or the surrounding Northern Rivers region, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct routine servicing, inspections, maintenance, and repairs on commercial HVAC systems
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot equipment issues efficiently
• Carry out preventative maintenance to maximise system performance and reliability
• Install and commission HVAC equipment and components when required
• Complete service documentation and maintain accurate records
• Build strong relationships with customers through excellent service delivery
• Collaborate with a supportive team of technicians and industry experts
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (or equivalent trade qualification)
• Refrigerant Handling Licence NSW Electrical Licence or Restricted Electrical Licence (or ability to obtain where required)
• Previous experience servicing and maintaining commercial HVAC systems
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Customer‑focused with excellent communication skills
• Current driver’s licence
• Commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement
• Electricians looking to transition into the HVAC industry are encouraged to apply.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary package
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Overtime opportunities and allowances
• Career development and ongoing technical training
• Access to industry‑leading tools, technology, and resources
• Supportive team culture with strong local leadership
• Long‑term career opportunities within a global organisation
• Employee benefits and wellbeing programs

Eligibility

Only applicants with current working rights in Australia will be considered.

Please note that pre‑employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessment, criminal history check, and drug & alcohol screening, will form part of the selection process.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Janis Sotelo at [e-mail].

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialised storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.