HVAC Service Technician
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Hamilton, New Zealand · Full-Time · $34 - $50/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Complex faults and planned servicing shape this Hamilton HVAC Service Technician position. The work covers commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, chillers and central plant equipment across customer sites, calling for an experienced technician who can take responsibility for diagnosis and repair.
Installation, commissioning and controls work form part of the service remit, alongside professional customer communication and safe site practice. You will also participate in the required after-hours callout roster. Sponsorship is available for eligible overseas applicants who satisfy the role requirements and applicable visa criteria.
Prepare an English CV that identifies the plant you have maintained, your commissioning experience and your refrigeration qualification. Document your HVAC experience using Build AI CV to connect those technical capabilities with your employment history.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, service and repair commercial air conditioning and refrigeration through scheduled and preventative maintenance.
- Maintain central plant chilled water systems, investigate failures and service VRF/VRV equipment alongside air-cooled and water-cooled chillers.
- Work on DX and chilled water process cooling equipment; diagnose compressor, fan motor and refrigerant circuit faults and select appropriate repairs.
- Install and commission HVAC and refrigeration systems, completing start-up work using construction drawings, technical documents and equipment specifications.
- Undertake ACR copper pipework and welding where required, including pressure testing and system evacuation.
- Carry out electrical isolation, disconnection and reconnection only as authorised.
- Calibrate temperature controls and work with HVAC control equipment and Building Management System interfaces.
- Deliver professional workmanship and customer communication while meeting site safety rules, PPE procedures and workplace Health & Safety standards.
- Attend toolbox meetings and site inductions, report safety matters and participate in the after-hours callout roster.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hold National Certificate in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning or National Trade Test Certificate Class III Assistant Tradesperson.
- Have at least 5 years of post-qualification work with central plant systems and chillers; applicants without the specified qualification may be considered with 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Bring a commercial HVAC and refrigeration background with practical understanding of chillers, VRF/VRV, DX and chilled water systems.
- Demonstrate strong diagnostic, fault-finding and repair skills, plus experience installing, commissioning and starting HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Read technical drawings and equipment specifications confidently, working independently and taking ownership of assigned jobs.
- Combine strong communication and customer service with a consistent record of professional workmanship.
- Be willing to join an on-call roster and maintain commitment to workplace safety and professional conduct on site.
- Provide documentary support for qualifications and relevant employment experience.
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