Refrigeration & Facilities Maintenance Assistant (Lab Ops)

WEHI; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

12% superannuation

Job summary

WEHI in Parkville, Victoria is seeking an Asset & Facilities Maintenance Assistant (Refrigeration) to deliver maintenance services for refrigeration and HVAC across the Institute’s facilities. You will support reliable operation of temperature-sensitive lab equipment and critical environmental systems.

The role focuses on refrigeration and HVAC maintenance with mentoring to develop specialist capabilities in laboratory refrigeration and environmental monitoring.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or equivalent recognised trade qualification.
• Current Refrigerant Handling Licence.
• Experience maintaining refrigeration and HVAC in commercial/industrial environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and maintenance documentation.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary facilities maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance for refrigeration, HVAC and related systems.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to maintain temperature-sensitive equipment.
• Assist with general facilities maintenance and multidisciplinary works.
• Develop specialist capability through mentoring and practical experience.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Refrigeration

Diagnose faults

Read drawings

Communication

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Refrigerant Handling Licence

Tools

CMMS

Job description

WEHI in Parkville, Victoria is seeking an Asset & Facilities Maintenance Assistant (Refrigeration) to deliver maintenance services for refrigeration and HVAC across the Institute’s facilities. You will support reliable operation of temperature-sensitive lab equipment and critical environmental systems.

The role focuses on refrigeration and HVAC maintenance with mentoring to develop specialist capabilities in laboratory refrigeration and environmental monitoring.