Chiller Service Technician

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.

Apply now