Refrigeration Mechanic

2 weeks ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Downer Full time
About Us

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world-leading insight, we work closely with our customers to design, build, and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About The Team

Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance, and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand's essential public assets, facilities, and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. We manage facilities for healthcare and education, custodial facilities, customer data centres, and critical systems. We also handle asset management risks over 25 years through our Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts and serve as trusted advisors and partners to the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces.

Job Description
  • Be part of a high-performing team driving real results and leaving a legacy.
  • Take on meaningful work with opportunities to grow, lead, and make your mark.
  • Enjoy career progression, great benefits, and a strong focus on safety and work/life balance.
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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

We are seeking expressions of interest for an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic to join our team providing maintenance services across Defence bases in Queensland. You will play a key role in completing corrective maintenance requirements to deliver high-quality outcomes supporting our essential services.

What You'll Do
  • Perform preventive and responsive maintenance on air-conditioning, refrigeration, and mechanical ventilation systems as per the EMOS contract.
  • Service and repair chillers, BMS, and chilled water systems.
  • Maintain and repair split systems, ducted and package systems, and ventilation systems.
  • Service and repair commercial refrigeration equipment, including display cabinets and cold/freezer rooms.
  • Represent Downer in all interactions with internal and external contacts.
  • Support innovation within the team.
  • Contribute to condition assessments during your duties.
What You'll Bring
  • Qualified Refrigeration Tradesperson with relevant trade registration and licenses.
  • Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
  • Current first aid certificate (preferred).
  • Post-trade experience in a commercial and maintenance environment (preferred).
  • Proven ability to respond to and meet customer needs.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our client.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means To Belong At Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

  • Training and development to support and diversify your career.
  • Real opportunities to advance your career, with 30% of vacancies filled internally.
  • Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, retail savings, car purchases, and more.
  • Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family.

Please note: To be successful, you must be an Australian Citizen. You will be required to undertake a National Police Check and medical assessment as part of the selection process.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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