Build Your Future with Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls, we're shaping the future of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. As a global leader in HVAC, building automation, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation solutions, we help some of Australia's most critical facilities operate more efficiently, safely, and sustainably.
For over 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered innovative solutions across industries including data centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, universities, and commercial real estate. Backed by world-class technology, market-leading products, and a highly skilled service team, we're creating smarter, more resilient environments for our customers and communities.
Why Join Johnson Controls?
Whether you're an experienced HVAC Technician looking to build specialist chiller expertise or an established Chiller Technician seeking greater opportunity and technical exposure, Johnson Controls offers a genuine career pathway backed by industry-leading training and support.
- Work-Life Balance
Enjoy a role that offers flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to manage your day effectively while servicing a diverse portfolio of customers across Melbourne.
- Industry-Leading OEM Training
As the manufacturer of YORK® chillers, we provide exclusive OEM training, mentoring, and technical development opportunities that few employers can match. Gain hands-on experience with centrifugal, screw, reciprocating, and next-generation chiller technologies.
- Career Growth Opportunities
Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, take on greater responsibility, or explore new career opportunities, we'll provide the training, support, and career pathways to help you achieve your goals.
- Industry-Leading Technology
Work on some of the industry's most advanced HVAC, chiller, controls, and building management systems, supporting critical facilities throughout Victoria.
- Strong Technical Support Network
Benefit from ongoing coaching, experienced field leaders, specialist engineering resources, and remote technical support whenever you need it.
Competitive Benefits
- Competitive salary package with overtime opportunities
- Fully maintained company vehicle
- RDO options and flexible work arrangements
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Long-term career security with a global industry leader
About the Opportunity
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated HVAC / Chiller Technician to join our Melbourne Service Team.
This hands-on field-based role provides excellent variety, autonomy, and exposure to a broad range of commercial and industrial HVAC and chiller systems.
For experienced HVAC Technicians, this is an outstanding opportunity to develop specialist chiller expertise through structured OEM training and mentoring.
For experienced Chiller Technicians, you'll gain exposure to complex plant, advanced technologies, and some of Melbourne's most critical facilities while continuing to expand your technical capability.
Working across maintenance, repairs, commissioning, and system optimisation, you'll play a key role in helping customers maximise performance, reliability, and energy efficiency while building a rewarding long-term career with Johnson Controls.
What You'll Be Doing
- Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance across commercial HVAC and chiller systems
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system faults
- Commission, service, overhaul, and optimise HVAC and mechanical plant equipment
- Work on a wide range of equipment including chillers, package units, split systems, VRF systems, and central plant installations
- Gain exposure to Johnson Controls Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Prepare quotations for small works and manage assigned service projects
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and plans
- Complete upgrades and improvement works for customers
- Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a strong safety-first approach
What You'll Bring
- Trade qualification in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or Electrical with HVAC experience
- Experience servicing commercial HVAC equipment
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
- Current Restricted Electrical Licence
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Commitment to safety and quality workmanship
Highly Regarded
- Chiller service, maintenance, or commissioning experience
- Experience working on a variety of chiller technologies
- Exposure to large commercial air conditioning and central plant systems
Chiller experience is highly regarded but not essential. If you're an experienced HVAC Technician with a strong technical foundation and a desire to learn, we will provide the training and support to help you succeed.
Interested?
If you're looking for more than just another HVAC service role and want to join a company that genuinely invests in its people, technology, and long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Janis Sotelo at janis.sotelo@jci.com.
Join Johnson Controls and develop your career with a global leader in HVAC, Chillers, Building Controls, and Smart Buildings.
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