Trainee Service Technician

Recruitshop; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Sydney seeks an experienced HVAC Service Technician to service, maintain and repair a range of commercial HVAC equipment on site. You will perform preventative maintenance, fault diagnostics, and small installations across high-profile sites.

The role offers strong technical training, support from a expert team, and opportunities for career growth within a global organisation. A safe, balanced work culture is a priority.

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing commercial HVAC and air conditioning systems.
• Chiller experience is highly regarded.
• Refrigeration or Electrical Trade Qualification (HVAC experience essential).
• Restricted Electrical Licence is required.
• Valid Australian driver's licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Fault finding, diagnostics, servicing, and repairs.
• Equipment overhauls and commissioning.
• Small commercial installations and upgrade works.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and plans.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Customer-facing communication

Safety-focused approach

Education

Refrigeration/Electrical Trade Qualification (HVAC)

Restricted Electrical Licence

Current Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

Join a Global Leader Creating Smarter, More Sustainable Buildings

At Johnson Controls, we’re redefining how the world works, lives, and grows. As a global leader in smart buildings, HVAC, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation solutions, we help customers optimise performance, reduce energy consumption, and create more sustainable environments across industries including data centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has been trusted to deliver innovative solutions that keep critical facilities running efficiently and reliably. Powered by leading technology, expert service teams, and a strong culture of innovation, we’re helping shape the future of building performance worldwide.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, we’re seeking an experienced HVAC Service Technician to join our Sydney service team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies, high-profile commercial customers, and a supportive team that genuinely values your expertise, development, and work-life balance.

Why Join Johnson Controls?

Salary and employment conditions are aligned with the applicable EBA, with overtime opportunities available.

Work with industry-leading technology across a diverse range of commercial and critical infrastructure sites.

Enjoy genuine work-life balance with flexibility and autonomy in managing your workload.

Strong technical support through structured training, ongoing development, and access to specialist expertise.

Career growth opportunities within a global organisation, whether in leadership, technical specialist, project, or sales pathways.

Stable global business with a local team culture where your contribution is recognised and valued.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of our service team, you’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a broad range of commercial HVAC equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preventative and scheduled maintenance
• Fault finding, diagnostics, servicing, and repairs
• Equipment overhauls and commissioning
• Small commercial installations and upgrade works
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and plans
• Working across equipment ranging from package units through to chillers and central plant systems
• Exposure to Johnson Controls Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Preparing quotations for small works and managing jobs from start to completion
• Building strong relationships with customers through exceptional service delivery

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a motivated technician who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship and outstanding customer service.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Proven experience servicing commercial HVAC and air conditioning systems
• Chiller experience highly regarded
• Refrigeration or Electrical Trade Qualification (HVAC experience essential)
• Restricted Electrical Licence
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities
• A proactive, safety-focused approach to work

A Culture Where You Can Thrive

At Johnson Controls, diversity, inclusion, and belonging are at the heart of our success. We foster a culture where people feel empowered to contribute ideas, develop their careers, and make a meaningful impact.

You’ll be joining a high-performing team that supports each other, celebrates success, and invests in the growth of its people.

Ready for Your Next Career Move?

If you're looking to build your career with a respected global organisation that invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Work Life balance and flexibility is a key value at JCI.

Be well supported with our internal remote tech support and structured training.

Career opportunities - develop your skills in management, sales or become a technical SME.

You will be responsible for systems repair and maintenance including:

• Experience in small commercial installation with an ability to read and follow plans
• Preventative and routine maintenance
• Commissioning installation, overhaul, fault finding and servicing of mechanical services
• Maintaining a wide range of equipment from package units through to chillers and central plant
• Exposure to Johnson Controls' Building Management Systems
• Quoting small works and site management

About you

• Experience with chillers and commercial air conditioning
• Refrigeration or Electrical with HVAC experience
• Restricted Electrical License

JCI's Diversity & Inclusion

Our dedication to diversity and inclusion starts with our values. We lead with integrity and purpose, focusing on the future and aligning with our customers' vision for success. Our High-Performance Culture ensures that we have the best talent that is highly engaged and eager to innovate. Our D&I mission elevates each employee's responsibility to contribute to our culture. It's through these contributions that we'll drive the mindsets and behaviors we need to power our customers' missions. You have the power. You have the voice. You have the culture in your hands.