About the Role
Performing in the role of HVAC and Refrigeration Mechanical Technician, this role will draw on your previous experience and knowledge of maintenance and reactive repairs to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will be working alongside a great team of 5 other HVAC technicians and will be exposed to one of the largest central, chilled water plants in SEQ. Comprising of mostly AHU’s and floor mounted FCU’s, SCUH also has a great range of refrigeration from multi door commercial fridges / freezers to multistage rack systems. If the HVAC & R equipment at this leading-edge facility won’t grow your current experience to take your career to the next level, the largest automation server (BMS) in the southern hemisphere binding it all together will. With shift work and pay to compete with FIFO, don’t miss this opportunity as positions can be rare.
What You’ll Bring (experience required)
To be successful in this role, you will hold the following experience and attributes: -
- Proven experience working with Central Plant HVAC, Mechanical Systems, BMS Systems and commercial Refrigeration systems
- At least 3 years post trade experience in a hospital, pharmaceutical, commercial or industrial
- environment.
- Dual Trade Electrician Desirable
- Experience in responding to and repairing faults
- Understanding and commitment to workplace health and safety
- Ability to manage and organise own time and tasks
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment
Qualifications, Tickets, Licences
- Cert III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- National Arctic Refrigerant Handling License
- Restricted Electrical License
- QBCC - Mechanical Services Occupational Licence
- Current PFA/CPR and National Working at Heights Clearance is highly desirable
- Blue Card - Working with Children (or the ability to obtain this card).
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
**Please note, as a prerequisite for this role candidates will be required to complete work rights check, pre-employment medical check, Working with Children Check, AFP National Police History certificate and reference checks.
Why Downer?
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
What It Means to Belong at Downer
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and
much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
How to Apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your relevant Tickets and Licences.
