Refrigeration Mechanic

JW Air AND Solar Pty Ltd; Cleveland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Rostered Day Off accrual

Competitive rate: AUD 85,000–100,000 p

Job security

Full-time, 38 hours per week

Upskilling support

Job summary

Jadair Electrical is seeking a qualified Refrigeration Mechanic to join our team in South East Queensland. You will install, maintain and repair residential, commercial or industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including split systems and ducted units.

We require a trade certificate and at least three years of refrigeration and pipe-fitting experience. WHS/EEO awareness is essential and you will work both independently and as part of a team within a 38-hour week.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised trade certificate as a Refrigeration Mechanic.
• Have a minimum of three years of experience in refrigeration mechanics.
• Have a minimum of three years of experience in mechanical pipe fitting.
• Be familiar with WHS and EEO principles and requirements.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, service and repair residential, commercial, or industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including split systems, ducted units, packaged units and cold storage equipment.
• Install, inspect and repair refrigeration pipework and associated mechanical piping systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, equipment specifications, diagrams and installation plans.
• Carry out pipe fabrication, brazing and other pipe-joining work, including pressure testing and leak detection.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and refrigeration faults, identify defective components and carry out repairs or replacements.
• Perform preventative maintenance, system commissioning and operational testing to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Handle, recover and charge refrigerants in accordance with licensing requirements and safe practices.
• Inspect refrigeration systems and components to identify potential faults and prevent equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate service records and report completed work, faults and additional repair requirements.
• Liaise with the team to arrange parts, equipment and consumables for installation and repair work.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Refrigeration mechanics experience

Pipe fitting experience

WHS/EEO awareness

Education

Trade certificate: Refrigeration Mechanic

Job description

Jadair Electrical is seeking a qualified and experienced Refrigeration Mechanic to join our team. If you are a hands‑on tradesperson with experience installing, maintaining and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning systems, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• Maintained and equipped work vehicle including fuel card.
• Rostered Day Off Accrual.
• Competitive Rate: $85,000 to $100,000 per year, excluding superannuation
• Job security; having operated for over 30 years you know we won’t be packing up shop tomorrow.
• Full‑time, permanent, and ongoing employment: 38 hours per week
• Support systems in place to support your drive to succeed. We don't expect you to know everything, we only ask that you bring an energetic approach to learning.
• A management team who fully supports (and often pays for) upskilling and other technical qualifications.

Task & responsibilities

• Install, maintain, service and repair residential, commercial, or industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including split systems, ducted units, packaged units and cold storage equipment.
• Install, inspect and repair refrigeration pipework and associated mechanical piping systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, equipment specifications, diagrams and installation plans.
• Carry out pipe fabrication, brazing and other appropriate pipe‑joining work, including pressure testing and leak detection.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and refrigeration faults, identify defective components and carry out necessary repairs or replacements.
• Perform preventative maintenance, system commissioning and operational testing to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Handle, recover and charge refrigerants in accordance with applicable licensing requirements and safe work practices.
• Inspect refrigeration systems and associated components to identify potential faults and prevent equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate service records and report completed work, faults and additional repair requirements.
• Liaise with the team to arrange parts, equipment and consumables required for installation and repair work.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualification & experience

• Hold a recognised trade certificate as a Refrigeration Mechanic
• Have a minimum of three years of experience in refrigeration mechanics.
• Have a minimum of three years of experience in mechanical pipe fitting.
• Be familiar with workplace health and safety (WHS) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles and requirements.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience working with residential, commercial, and industrial refrigeration or air conditioning systems.
• Practical skills in fault diagnosis, component replacement, refrigeration pipework, brazing, pressure testing and system commissioning.
• Relevant refrigerant handling authorisation and any other licences required to perform the role.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

If you have the necessary skills and want to work for an experienced, professional team, we look forward to hearing from you!

About Company

Jadair Electrical is a close‑knit family‑owned and operated company serving South East Queensland. Whilst established as an air conditioning company in 1994, we acquired an electrical and solar business in 2022 and have been rapidly expanding since.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $85000-100000