HVAC Service Technician

Trade · Hamilton Central, Waikato, New Zealand · Full-Time · $34 - $50/hr

Waikato-based, established and focused on HVAC and refrigeration services: that is the business behind this vacancy for an experienced HVAC/Refrigeration Service Technician. The person they want can take full responsibility for complex maintenance and service jobs.

Real commercial experience is a must: chillers, central plant, refrigeration and commercial HVAC. Expect to find faults accurately, use what you know with confidence and fix things properly for a range of customers.

Everything you claim must be supported by your qualifications, work history and practical record. If it all checks out, this is a chance to take your trade further in a professional New Zealand workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Be available for your share of the required after-hours callout roster
Carry out inspection, servicing and repairs on commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Handle scheduled and preventative maintenance on all HVAC equipment
Troubleshoot and look after chilled water central plant, VRF/VRV units and chillers, whether water-cooled or air-cooled
Look after process cooling equipment, both chilled water and DX
Track down faults in fan motors, compressors, refrigerant circuits and associated components, work out what is wrong and choose the correct fix
Install, commission and start up refrigeration and HVAC systems
Work from equipment specifications, technical documents and construction drawings
Weld and run ACR copper pipework when the job calls for it, and handle evacuation and pressure testing of systems
Isolate, disconnect and reconnect electrical supply where authorised
Fine-tune and calibrate temperature controls, and work with Building Management System interfaces and HVAC controls
Leave every customer site with workmanship that is professional
Obey PPE procedures, site-specific safety requirements and Health & Safety standards, and attend site inductions and toolbox meetings, reporting safety issues as needed
Treat customers professionally and keep relationships with them positive

Requirements & Eligibility

National Certificate in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning or National Trade Test Certificate Class III Assistant Tradesperson
At least 5 years of hands-on chiller and central plant work after qualifying
No specified qualification? You may still be considered if you have 8+ years of relevant experience
A proven track record in commercial refrigeration and HVAC
Working knowledge of VRF/VRV, DX, chillers and chilled water systems
Sharp fault-finding, diagnostic and repair skills
Experience with installation, commissioning and start-up of refrigeration and HVAC systems, and the ability to read equipment specifications and technical drawings
Able to work alone and own the jobs you are given
Good with customers and a clear communicator, with workmanship that has been consistently professional
Willing to be on an on-call roster
Commitment to safe work and professional behaviour on site
Ready to provide supporting evidence for your qualifications and the relevant jobs you have held
Sponsorship is open to eligible overseas applicants who meet the role requirements and applicable visa criteria

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