Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Air Freeze is currently recruiting 2 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technicians. 

Position Summary:

The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician installs, maintains, diagnoses faults, and repairs industrial, commercial, and domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems according to relevant Australian Standards and building codes. The role requires compliance with WHS (Work Health and Safety) regulations and environmental standards, including handling refrigerants responsibly.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Installation:

• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine installation requirements.
• Install, position, and connect refrigeration and air conditioning units, including ducting, piping, and controls.
• Assemble and install mechanical and electrical components such as compressors, condensers, evaporators, fans, and thermostats.
• Fabricate and install copper and steel piping for refrigerant and drainage systems.
• Pressure test systems for leaks and compliance with Australian Standards (AS/NZS 1677, AS/NZS 5149, etc.).

Maintenance and Servicing:

• Conduct routine maintenance on HVAC-R equipment, including cleaning coils, replacing filters, lubricating motors, and checking system performance.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance for commercial and residential clients.

Fault Finding and Repairs:

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Use multimeters, gauges, and diagnostic tools to identify problems and perform repairs.
• Replace faulty components such as circuit boards, sensors, compressors, and fans.
• Perform gas recovery, leak detection, and recharging of refrigerants.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Work in compliance with Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) licensing requirements for refrigerant handling.
• Ensure systems meet the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and AS/NZS standards.
• Complete service reports, installation checklists, refrigerant usage logs, and maintenance documentation.

Customer Interaction:

• Communicate clearly with clients regarding diagnoses, repair options, and system performance.
• Provide quotes and recommendations for system upgrades or replacements.

Benefits

At Air Freeze Refrigeration, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative work environment. We offer competitive salaries, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits to support your work-life balance. We have Dept. of Immigration sponsorship to nominate a suitable candidate for work visa, and we will help with the relocation. 

Remuneration:

An attractive package is on offer including:

Competitive annual salary of AUD $ 77,000-80,000.

Vehicle

RDO's

Tablet & uniforms

Task & responsibilities

Mentioned on the job description section above

Qualification & experience

Essential:

• Relevant trade qualification or minimum 3 years of full-time work experience in a similar role
• Manual Driver’s Licence

Desirable:

• Working at Heights and Confined Space training
• White Card Induction 
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Electrical Disconnect/Reconnect licence (Restricted Electrical Licence)
• Refrigerant Handling Licence