HVACRefrigeration Technician Cherry Creek

About Ventia

Ventia delivers integrated facilities maintenance services across Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety sites. We are responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure and building assets that support safe secure and efficient facility operations.

We are seeking an experiencedHVAC Technicianto join our team at theCherry Creek delivering preventative reactive and corrective maintenance services across a diverse range of HVAC and refrigeration assets.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a secure government environment where your technical skills contribute directly to maintaining essential services and operational continuity.

Salary and Benefits

• HVAC Level 1:$57.50 per hour ($2185 per week)
• Annual wage increases in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement.
• Overtime opportunities with penalty rates:
• On-call allowances where applicable.
• 1 Rostered Day Off (RDO) per month.
• Four weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
• Company supplied uniform and PPE.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Employee discounts across health insurance banking travel accommodation car hire and vehicle leasing programs.
• Supportive team environment and strong safety culture.

Position Purpose

The HVAC Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems across the Cherry Creek Justice Precinct. The role ensures critical assets remain safe compliant and operational while supporting the delivery of high-quality facilities maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and corrective maintenance and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and rectify faults across HVAC refrigeration and control systems.
• Conduct inspections testing and condition assessments of asset performance.
• Maintain and repair VRV Systems Ventilation systems Refrigeration equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical electrical and controls-related issues.
• Complete work orders service reports and compliance records accurately and on time.
• Prepare job safety and pre-work documentation.
• Raise remedial works and material requirements where required.
• Prepare quotations for additional works.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant legislation standards and Ventia procedures.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance teams and subcontractors.
• Respond to urgent breakdowns and critical asset failures.
• Maintain positive working relationships with site stakeholders.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
• Current ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence (RAC01).
• Restricted Electrical Workers Licence or Disconnect/Reconnect Licence.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.

Desirable

• Victorian Building Authority (VBA) Refrigerated Air Conditioning Registration or Mechanical Services Licence.
• Working at Heights certification.
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence.
• First Aid Certificate.

Other Requirements

As this position is located within a Youth Justice facility successful applicants must be able to obtain and maintain: National Police Check Victorian Working with Children Check Site-specific security clearances and Medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.

About Ventia
As a leading services provider we maintain operate and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people supports career growth and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead collaborate hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages abilities and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all genders identities sexual orientations beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 168391

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1