Refrigeration Mechanic Apprenticeship

JSR Electrical and Air Conditioning; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JSR Electrical & Air-Conditioning is seeking an Apprentice Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic in Mackay, Queensland. This full-time apprenticeship welcomes all levels, including new starters, and provides hands-on training across residential and commercial cooling projects.

You will learn alongside experienced tradespeople, gain practical experience, and work on installation, servicing, fault finding, and repairs while completing your trade qualification.

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality are essential for daily site work.
• Strong attitude toward learning and safety on the job.
• Able to communicate clearly with clients and team members.
• Commitment to long-term development in refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Willingness to follow instructions and work within a team.
• Good customer service mindset when interacting with clients.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and adherence to procedures.
• Motivation to start and complete an apprenticeship in this trade.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation of split-system, cassette and ducted AC systems.
• Support servicing, maintenance and fault finding activities.
• Help with repairs and component replacement under supervision.
• Contribute to job documentation and client communication.
• Work on residential and commercial cooling projects as assigned.
• Learn to operate tools, testing instruments and safety gear.
• Follow workplace procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

JSR Electrical and Air Conditioning - Mackay QLD

Apprentice Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic

Mackay, QLD
Full-Time Apprenticeship
All Apprenticeship Levels Welcome - Including New Starters

Join the JSR Team!

JSR Electrical & Air-Conditioning is a family-owned and operated business servicing Mackay and the surrounding region. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a motivated Apprentice Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic to join our team.

Whether you're looking to start your apprenticeship or you've already completed part of your apprenticeship elsewhere, we encourage you to apply.

No previous refrigeration or air-conditioning experience is required for new starters - we are looking for someone with the right attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

About the Role

As an apprentice, you will work alongside our experienced tradespeople while completing your trade qualification. You will gain hands-on experience across a variety of residential and commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning work.

Your training and day-to-day work may include:

• Installation of split-system, cassette and ducted air-conditioning systems
• Servicing and preventative maintenance
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Air-conditioning repairs and component replacement
• Refrigeration and electrical-related work within the scope of your apprenticeship
• Residential and commercial projects
• Learning how to correctly use tools, equipment and testing instruments
• Completing job documentation and maintaining professional communication with clients
• Working safely and following workplace procedures

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from:

• School leavers looking to start their first apprenticeship
• Mature-age applicants looking for a career change
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th-year apprentices looking to continue their apprenticeship
• Applicants with previous trade, electrical, mechanical or construction experience
• Anyone genuinely interested in building a long-term career in refrigeration and air conditioning

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, punctual and willing to work
• Has a positive attitude and is keen to learn
• Takes pride in their workCan follow instructions and work well within a team
• Is comfortable working in a hands-on environment
• Has good communication and customer service skills
• Understands the importance of workplace safety
• Is willing to learn from experienced tradespeople
• Can work independently as their skills and experience develop
• Is looking for a career, not just a job

A current driver's licence is highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment while completing your apprenticeship
• Overtime opportunities
• Hands-on training with experienced tradespeople
• Exposure to a wide variety of air-conditioning and refrigeration work
• Support throughout your apprenticeship and trade qualification
• Opportunity to develop your diagnostic and technical skills
• A supportive, family-owned workplace
• Potential for long-term employment once qualified

About JSR Electrical & Air-Conditioning

At JSR Electrical & Air-Conditioning, we pride ourselves on providing superior-quality electrical and air-conditioning services throughout the Mackay region.

We value reliability, quality workmanship, communication and a strong work ethic, and we're looking for an apprentice who wants to develop those same qualities throughout their trade.