Qualified Electrician & Apprentice in Air-conditioning & Refrigeration

LJ AIR Pty Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

LJ AIR Pty Limited in Canberra offers a dual-trade apprenticeship combining your electrical qualifications with Air Conditioning & Refrigeration training. You will work alongside qualified HVACR technicians on climate control systems across residential, commercial, and data centre environments, with structured learning through CIT.

Your existing electrical skills are valued and you will fast-track knowledge via hands-on field training and formal learning pathway.

Qualifications

• Current Australian Electrical Licence (Unrestricted).
• White Card and Asbestos Awareness certificates (or willingness to obtain them).
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and motivation to master a second trade.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing, commissioning, servicing, and maintaining diverse residential, commercial, and precision data centre cooling systems.
• Diagnose, service, and repair complex HVAC-R equipment.
• Read and interpret specialized technical drawings, schematics, and refrigeration diagrams.
• Work in a highly professional, supportive, and dynamic team environment.

Skills

Electrical trade

HVAC-R basics

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Australian Electrical Licence (Unrestricted)

White Card

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Qualified Electrician & Apprentice in Air-conditioning & Refrigeration

This is a dual-trade apprenticeship combining your existing electrical qualifications with Air Conditioning & Refrigeration training. You will work alongside qualified/factory-trained, specialist HVACR technicians on state-of-the-art climate control systems across residential, commercial, and precision data centre environments. Your existing electrical skills are highly valued, and you will fast-track your knowledge through hands-on field training and structured learning through CIT (Canberra Institute of Technology).

Key responsibilities

Assist with installing, commissioning, servicing, and maintaining diverse residential, commercial, and precision data centre cooling systems

Diagnose, service, and repair complex HVAC-R equipment

Read and interpret specialized technical drawings, schematics, and refrigeration diagrams

Work in a highly professional, supportive, and dynamic team environment

About you

Current Australian Electrical Licence (Unrestricted)

Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and genuine motivation to master a second trade

Excellent problem-solving skills and customer-first attitude

White Card and Asbestos Awareness certificates (or willingness to obtain them)

About us

LJ Air is Canberra's leading HVAC/R business. We specialise in high-quality, cutting-edge climate control solutions across residential, commercial, and highly specialised critical sectors—including data centres, education, aged care, and government facilities. We pride ourselves on delivering an honest, reputable, local service to our Canberra community while actively mentoring the next generation of tradespeople.

Competitive remuneration recognising the value of your existing trade qualifications

Top-tier training from industry-leading technicians on world-class, critical infrastructure systems

Secure long-term pathway in a rapidly expanding, high-demand sector

Positive, respectful, and local team environment