Date Posted 01/08/2025

Job Title: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Location: Regency Park South Australia

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 (Annually)

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a qualified and experienced Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic to join their professional service team. The successful applicant will be responsible for installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing residential and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems, ensuring optimal performance, energy efficiency, and compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, commission, and test air conditioning and refrigeration systems including split, ducted, packaged, and evaporative units across residential, commercial, and light industrial settings.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults in refrigeration and HVAC systems using diagnostic tools and testing equipment.
• Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance tasks such as checking refrigerant levels, inspecting coils, cleaning condensers and evaporators, replacing filters and belts, and calibrating thermostats.
• Install and connect refrigeration lines, copper piping, and electrical components, ensuring leak-free, safe, and compliant installations.
• Monitor system efficiency and respond to emergency breakdowns, ensuring rapid recovery to prevent disruption, particularly in food and climate-sensitive environments.
• Interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and manufacturer specifications to guide installation and troubleshooting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and refrigerant handling regulations, including accurate maintenance of job records and refrigerant logs.
• Communicate with clients on system usage, maintenance schedules, and energy-saving recommendations.
• Collaborate with other trades and internal teams to ensure timely and coordinated project delivery.
• Provide mentoring or guidance to apprentices and junior technicians when required.

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Trade qualification in Refrigeration and/or Air Conditioning (equivalent to AQF Cert III or higher).
• A minimum of 5 years of recent and relevant work experience in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Proficiency in diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults across a range of HVAC systems.
• Experience with copper brazing, pressure testing, and component-level fault rectification.
• Understanding of energy efficiency principles, refrigerant gas regulations, and safety standards.
• Valid Refrigerant Handling Licence or equivalent (to be converted to ARC licence upon arrival).
• Red Seal Electrician certification (advantageous).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites as required.

Salary: $ 85K - $100K annually

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.