HVAC Service Technician

About the role

A long-established Victorian air conditioning and mechanical services business based in Lilydale is looking for an air conditioning service technician. You will service, repair and maintain air conditioning and mechanical plant for customers across the Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs. The role is hands-on and customer-facing, combining technical troubleshooting with clear communication on site.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on commercial and residential air conditioning systems
• Diagnose and repair faults in split systems, ducted systems, VRF/VRV systems, chillers and package units
• Handle refrigerants safely and in line with ARCtick requirements
• Liaise with customers on site, explaining faults and discussing service outcomes
• Complete job sheets, service reports and compliance documentation accurately and on time

Required profile

• 3-5 years' post-apprenticeship experience in air conditioning service work, ideally including commercial HVAC or building services
• Cert III in Electrotechnology (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration), ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence and Restricted Electrical Licence
• Relevant induction cards (e.g. White Card), Victorian driver's licence and Australian work rights
• Strong communication and customer relations skills, professional appearance on customer sites
• Enthusiastic, reliable attitude and ability to lead by example in a team

Required skills

• Desirable: BMS/controls experience, including communication with chillers and VAV devices

What we offer

• Paid up to $110k per year plus super, overtime and on-call allowances, car allowance and phone, negotiable on experience
• Fully maintained company vehicle with private use, mobile phone, iPad and laptop provided as required, all tools and uniform supplied
• 38-hour week with rostered days off, overtime and on-call allowances paid every two months
• Plumbing registration organised by the company, pathway to senior roles based on competency, ongoing training, upskilling and mentorship