HVAC Service Technician
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Hamilton, New Zealand · Full-Time · $34 - $50/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Complex commercial systems are the focus of this Hamilton HVAC Service Technician position. The established HVAC and refrigeration business needs an experienced technician for service, repairs and maintenance involving central plant, chillers and varied customer sites.
You will diagnose faults, support installation and commissioning and take ownership of assigned work while following technical and site requirements. Qualifications, employment history and practical experience need supporting evidence. Sponsorship is available for eligible overseas applicants satisfying the role requirements and applicable visa criteria.
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Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, service and repair commercial refrigeration and air conditioning through planned and preventative work
- Maintain and troubleshoot central plant chilled-water systems
- Service VRF/VRV and air- and water-cooled chillers
- Support DX and chilled-water process cooling
- Diagnose compressor, fan motor, refrigerant circuit and component faults
- Install, commission and start systems
- Interpret drawings, technical records and equipment specifications
- Complete required ACR copper pipework, welding, pressure testing and evacuation
- Perform authorised electrical isolation, disconnection and reconnection
- Calibrate temperature and HVAC controls and Building Management System interfaces
- Choose effective repairs
- Maintain professional workmanship, PPE and Health & Safety compliance; attend toolbox meetings and inductions, report hazards, maintain customer relationships and share after-hours callouts
Requirements & Eligibility
- National Certificate in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning or National Trade Test Certificate Class III Assistant Tradesperson
- At least 5 years working with central plant and chillers after qualifying
- Applicants without the specified qualification may be considered with 8+ years of relevant experience
- Commercial HVAC and refrigeration experience including chillers, VRF/VRV, DX and chilled water systems
- Strong diagnostics and repairs
- Practical installation, commissioning and system startup
- Confidence interpreting drawings and equipment specifications
- Independent ownership of assigned jobs
- Strong customer service and communication with consistent professional workmanship
- Willingness to join an on-call roster and commitment to safe site conduct; documents supporting qualifications and relevant employment
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