hvac technician

HR Partners; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Casual-to-permanent pathway

Immediate start

Job summary

HR Partners is seeking trade-qualified HVAC and Refrigeration Technicians to support a world-class public hospital in Herston. The role offers an initial 2-month contract with a clear pathway to permanent employment and a 9-day fortnight schedule for improved work-life balance.

Immediate start available for multiple openings within a collaborative facilities engineering team, providing exposure to high-level healthcare HVAC systems and rapid onboarding.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification: Cert III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration.
• Current ARC Licence & relevant QLD trade/restricted electrical licence.
• Safety card: Construction Industry White Card.
• Full Australian Working Rights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled preventative and reactive maintenance on hospital HVAC plants, AHUs, FCUs, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Manage critical environmental controls, including theatre positive/negative pressure and pharmacy cold rooms.
• Diagnose mechanical/refrigeration faults, perform repairs and component replacements.
• Calibrate sensors, test safety cut-outs, and liaise with BMS operators.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and WHS standards.

Skills

HVAC systems

Refrigeration

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Cert III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

Tools

BMS

Job description

Earn $56.95/hr supporting critical hospital infrastructure in Herston! Multiple roles available, 9-day fortnight, and a 2-month temp-to-perm pathway.

The Opportunity We are seeking trade-qualified HVAC / Refrigeration Technicians to join a dedicated facilities engineering team supporting a world-class public hospital and healthcare precinct in Herston.

With multiple positions open, this opportunity commences on an initial 2-month contract with a clear pathway to permanent employment, providing excellent earnings and a fantastic work-life balance via a structured 9-day fortnight.

What’s in it for you?

Top Pay Rate: $56.95 per hour + Super.

Work-Life Balance: 9-Day Fortnight roster (RDO every second week!).

Career Security: 2-month casual-to-permanent opportunity.

Multiple Openings: Join a collaborative, well-resourced engineering team.

Critical Infrastructure: High-level commercial and healthcare HVAC exposure.

Immediate Start: Rapid onboarding and site access.

Your Daily Responsibilities:

Conducting scheduled preventative and reactive maintenance on hospital HVAC plants, AHUs, FCUs, chillers, and cooling towers.

Managing critical environmental controls, including theatre positive pressure, negative pressure isolation rooms, and pharmacy cold rooms.

Diagnosing mechanical/refrigeration faults, carrying out system repairs, and replacing components.

Calibrating sensors, testing safety cut-outs, and collaborating with building management system (BMS) operators.

Upholding healthcare infection control protocols and rigorous WHS standards.

What You Need:

Trade Qualification: Cert III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration.

Licences: Current Full ARC Licence & relevant QLD trade/restricted electrical licence.

Safety Ticket: Construction Industry White Card.

Driver's Licence: Current unrestricted C-Class Driver’s Licence.

Work Rights: Full Australian Working Rights.