At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems across Canberra's commercial and government sites.
- Company: Total Ventilation and Hygiene Services, a national leader in HVAC and refrigeration.
- Benefits: Full vehicle, fuel card, phone, overtime pay, and allowances from day one.
- Other info: Enjoy a stable pipeline of work and local team support.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team with steady work and opportunities for career growth.
- Qualifications: Cert III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and confidence working independently.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Total Ventilation and Hygiene Services – Canberra ACT
Fully maintained vehicle, fuel card, phone and tablet from day one.
Real overtime, penalty rates and allowances, not rolled into your hourly rate.
Steady Canberra work backed by a national pipeline, with training and career development.
The Opportunity:
We need an HVAC & Refrigeration tradesperson to join our Canberra team, servicing commercial, government and industrial sites across the ACT and surrounds. Sites include Belconnen, Gungahlin, Woden, Tuggeranong, Fyshwick, Mitchell, Hume and Queanbeyan.
You’ll work on a mix of split systems, VRV/VRF, chillers, ducted plant and refrigeration, with a stable client base and a planned schedule, not chasing your tail. You’ll run your own jobs with a team that has your back, and you’ll be paid properly for the hours you put in.
What you’ll be doing:
- Service, fault-find and repair commercial HVAC and refrigeration plant.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance against site asset registers.
- Install, commission and decommission split, ducted and VRF systems.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and controls faults, fixing them on the first visit where possible.
- Keep heating and cooling plant running through Canberra’s cold winters and hot summers.
- Complete service reports, photos and asset data on our mobile platform.
- Work with the dispatch team to plan your day and keep clients informed.
What you’ll bring:
- Cert III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or equivalent.
- ACT restricted electrical licence, or able to obtain one through Access Canberra.
- Confidence working on your own across commercial and government sites.
- Current Australian Government security clearance (Baseline or above), or the ability to get one.
- EWP, working at heights or confined space tickets.
- Experience with BMS and controls fault-finding.
- Refrigeration experience on cool rooms, freezer rooms or process cooling.
What TVH gives you that others don’t:
- Penalty rates, weekend loadings and overtime paid in full, with no rolled-up rates.
- Site, travel and tool allowances on top of base pay.
- A local Canberra team backed by a stable national pipeline of work.
About TVH:
TVH (Total Ventilation & Hygiene Services) is a national HVAC, refrigeration, fire, electrical and ventilation services business. We work across commercial, healthcare, government and residential markets in every state and territory. Our work is steady, our pipeline is national, and our teams are local. We invest in our people because we know the trade is what holds it all together.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
HVAC & Refrigeration Technician – Canberra employer: Total Ventilation and Hygiene Services
Total Ventilation and Hygiene Services (TVH) is an exceptional employer in Newcastle, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on quality service and teamwork, technicians enjoy the benefits of a fully maintained vehicle and comprehensive tools, ensuring they can perform their roles effectively while being part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in HVAC and refrigeration.
Contact Details:
Total Ventilation and Hygiene Services Recruitment Team
