Full time position - 40 hours per week
Victoria location
$40-$60 per hour + super (experience dependent)
Full-time | Industrial & Commercial HVAC | Applied/Chiller Systems
Are you an experienced Chiller Technician looking to join a highly specialised, supportive, and growing national service team? Our client, a market leader, is expanding their Victorian division and seeking a skilled professional with strong technical ability and genuine pride in their work.
This is an opportunity to join a niche, high-performing Applied HVAC team that services large-scale industrial and commercial chillers across Victoria and Tasmania. You'll work with a down-to-earth leadership team who understand the job from the ground up and give technicians autonomy, flexibility, and ongoing development opportunities.
About the Role
As a Service Technician - Applied (Chillers), you'll be responsible for routine maintenance, commissioning, diagnostics, breakdown service, and technical repairs on industrial/commercial chiller systems. You'll work across a wide range of sites, including hospitals, airports, data centres, manufacturing facilities and other large commercial environments.
This role suits a technician who can work independently, communicate clearly with customers, and take ownership of service quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct routine maintenance, commissioning, testing, and repairs on large commercial/industrial chillers
* Diagnose faults, analyse performance issues, and implement effective solutions
* Perform site surveys, replacements, modifications, and preventative maintenance
* Prepare for onsite work by assessing layouts, identifying risks, and organising tools/materials
* Complete service reports, timesheets, and paperwork to a high standard
* Liaise with Service Coordinators and customers to manage daily schedules and provide technical support
* Explain service charges and work performed to customers in a clear, professional manner
* Supervise apprentices where required
* Maintain technical currency and uphold all safety, WHS, and quality requirements
What You'll Bring
Must-Have
* Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Trade qualification
* Minimum 4-5 years' experience working specifically on chillers
* Strong troubleshooting ability and experience working independently
* Valid driver's licence
* Excellent communication, documentation, and customer service skills
* Ability to plan your workload and set priorities effectively
Highly Regarded
* OEM background
* Experience in both chillers and controls
* Experience working on large-tonnage industrial equipment
* Exposure to complex commercial/industrial sites (hospitals, data centres, etc.)
Why Join?
* Join a small, specialised national team with strong growth and increasing demand
* Supportive leadership with genuine care for team culture-no tolerance for toxicity
* Clear career pathways: Technician → Senior Technician → Field Supervisor → Service Manager (and beyond)
* Large, well-performing organisation with stability, investment, and new divisions being built (including Controls)
* Autonomy over your schedule - go direct to site, manage your day, and use digital reporting tools
* Majority of work within 100km of Melbourne
* Mix of maintenance, service, commissioning, warranty work, and quoted works
* Paid overtime, after-hours allowance, and double-time callouts (minimum 4 hours)
* Not an excessive overtime environment - mostly standard business hours
* Strong support from Service Coordinators and senior technical leaders
Salary & Conditions
* $40-$60 per hour + super (rate dependent on chiller experience)
* 38-hour week + 2 hours paid weekly overtime
* Additional overtime, weekend work, and after-hours roster paid accordingly
* Full-time permanent role
* Visa holders with full Australian work rights considered (no sponsorship)
Apply Now
If you're a skilled Chiller Technician looking for stability, growth, and a genuinely supportive team culture, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential conversation.