HVAC Service Technician - Christchurch

Frenz Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled HVAC Service Technician to join their dynamic service team. In this role, you will respond to client needs, performing maintenance, service, and repairs on commercial air conditioning systems. With competitive hourly wages, overtime rates, and paid training, this opportunity offers significant career growth within a supportive environment. You will work on exciting projects across New Zealand, ensuring high standards of quality and safety while building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. If you are motivated and passionate about HVAC, apply now to advance your career!

Benefits

Company vehicle

Uniform

Tool allowance

Paid training/study fees

PPE gear

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing and commissioning commercial HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and commissioning HVAC systems including chillers and heat pumps.
• Performing preventative maintenance and fault diagnostics.

Skills

HVAC/R Service Technician experience

Valid NZ driver’s license

L4 Trade certificate in refrigeration

Customer service skills

Time management skills

Health and safety knowledge

Positive attitude

Education

L4 Trade certificate in refrigeration and air conditioning

L5 advanced trade certificate

Tools

HVAC tools

Electronic job allocation systems

Job description

Job Description: HVAC Service Technician

Join our service team as an HVAC Service Technician, responding to client requirements including maintenance, service, and remedial tasks. We offer attractive hourly wages with competitive overtime rates, paid training, and study support for career growth in a well-established and engaging workplace.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Servicing and commissioning commercial air conditioning systems, including VRF or VRV, chillers, and heat pumps.
2. Performing preventative maintenance and servicing.
3. Fault diagnostics and repairs.
4. Refurbishing refrigeration systems, diagnosing faults, and replacing faulty mechanisms.
5. Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults in HVAC systems.
6. Cleaning, adjusting, repairing systems, and performing warranty services.
7. Carrying out emergency repairs promptly and efficiently.
8. Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
9. Maintaining high standards and quality assurance procedures, including OSH requirements, in accordance with company and customer H&S policies.
10. Working with electronic daily job allocation schedules.
11. Completing jobs within estimated time frames and all relevant paperwork.
12. Keeping logs and records of maintenance functions.
13. Working independently and being available for on-call duties.

Skills and Experience:

1. Valid full NZ driver’s license.
2. EWRB limited electrical license beneficial, not essential.
3. L4 Trade certificate or L5 advanced trade certificate in refrigeration and air conditioning.
4. Registered Refrigerant handlers’ certificate beneficial.
5. Relevant work experience as an HVAC/R Service Technician or relevant trade qualifications.
6. Experience in HVAC commercial project installs, repairs, and maintenance.
7. Experience in telecommunication maintenance beneficial.
8. Gas and fillers license beneficial.
9. Valid Site Safe certification beneficial but not essential.
10. Motivated with a positive attitude, able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
11. Strong understanding of workplace health and safety.
12. Good time management skills.
13. Excellent customer service and communication skills.
14. Availability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

About the Company

Our client is a New Zealand owned national provider of planned maintenance, reactive service, project work, and IQP building compliance services across HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical industries. They serve a diverse range of commercial clients, including retail stores, office buildings, and high-rise developments, handling upgrades, refurbishments, and new construction.

Benefits and Opportunities:

• Competitive hourly rate plus overtime and on-call rates.
• Company vehicle, uniform, tool allowance, PPE gear, and paid training/study fees.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a growing company.
• Work on exciting projects across New Zealand with a specialist team.
• Salary range between $32 and $45/hour, depending on experience.
• Additional benefits for suitable candidates.

If you are skilled in HVAC and looking for a growth opportunity, apply now to join a company that values and supports its employees!