At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems across Far North Queensland.
- Company: Join J & R Refrigeration, a supportive team focused on your career growth.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime, allowances, and a fully maintained company vehicle.
- Other info: Opportunities for mentorship, technical training, and diverse career pathways.
- Why this job: Develop your skills while making a real impact in the HVAC&R industry.
- Qualifications: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade qualification with strong diagnostic skills.
The predicted salary is between 28.8 - 35.2 $ per hour.
We're looking for an HVAC&R Service Technician who still wants to develop their skills and take on new challenges. If you're passionate about the trade and want to continue building your technical capability, we'll work with you to create a career path that aligns with your goals.
At J&R Refrigeration, you'll work across a range of commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems throughout Far North Queensland, predominantly Cairns. You'll be trusted to do what you do best, supported when needed, and given opportunities to continue growing professionally.
Cairns, QLD & Atherton QLD
Competitive hourly + Super + Overtime + Allowances
Fully Maintained Company Vehicle or Car Allowance
From day one, we want to understand where you want your career to go and help you get there. Whether that's becoming a technical specialist, developing expertise in controls and commissioning, mentoring apprentices, or progressing into leadership, we'll support your development.
Why Join J&R?
- Diverse commercial refrigeration and HVAC work
- Challenging diagnostics and fault-finding
- Paid technical training and licence development
- Opportunities to mentor developing technicians
- Specialist, supervisory and leadership pathways
- Direct access to supervisors and management
- Stable Cairns-based work throughout FNQ
About the Role
Your work may include:
- Commercial refrigeration and HVAC service and maintenance
- Electrical, mechanical and controls fault-finding
- Breakdown response and rectification
- Preventative and corrective maintenance
- Commissioning and performance testing
- Technical advice and service reporting
- Supporting apprentices and improving technical standards
- Regional travel when required
What We're Looking For
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade qualification
- Relevant Queensland occupational licences
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Sound electrical and controls knowledge
- Commitment to safe, quality workmanship
- Professional communication and customer service
- Experience with controls, commissioning, ammonia or industrial refrigeration will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Your Career at J&R
Not every experienced technician wants to end up behind a desk. We support technical, mentoring, dual-trade, supervisory and leadership pathways based on your strengths and career goals. Tell us where you want to be in five years, and we'll work with you to get there.
HVAC&R Service Technician - J & R Refrigeration (Cairns and Atherton) employer: J and R Refrigeration
J and R Refrigeration is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the beautiful location of Cairns. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and leadership within our finance team. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation and strategic thinking, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the company's success while enjoying the stunning surroundings.
