HVAC Technician

Job Title

HVAC Technician - FIFO 2:2 roster

Job Description Summary

The FIFO HVAC Technician is responsible for performing both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks within their trade discipline. The role involves collaborating with the Facilities Team to efficiently execute the required tasks and services in line with the terms of the contract. The HVAC Technician ensures full compliance with all contract specifications and adheres to Cushman & Wakefield business systems and standards.

You will be working remotely - 12 hour shifts, 2 weeks onsite at client premises, then 2 weeks off shift. All flights, meals and accommodation are covered.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The responsibilities of the HVAC Technician include:

• Carry out Preventative and Reactive general maintenance duties within own trade discipline.
• Liaise with Facilities Team to efficiently carry out the tasks and services required.
• Full compliance and consistency with the contract and Cushman & Wakefield business systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Ensure efficient and continuous operation by ventilating equipment and controls.
• Perform maintenance work on cooling units.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical defects and malfunctions.
• Inspect and maintain refrigerators and chilled water supply systems as required.
• Inspect and maintain the Building Management System (BMS).
• Undertake other duties as requested.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
• Ensure full compliance with Cushman & Wakefield business systems, including the Quality Management System (QMS), Occupational Health & Safety System (OH&S), and Environmental Management System.
• Understand WHSE requirements and processes for work tasks and the elimination of workplace hazards.
• Participate in near-miss, hazard, and incident reporting and follow up on corrective actions.
• Conduct work activities in accordance with proper procedures, equipment, and training, and in line with Cushman & Wakefield Management Systems.
• Report hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, or incidents immediately to your supervisor.

Customer:

• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with other trades staff, clients, client sub-contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Manage the contract and service delivery in accordance with Contract KPI's & client expectations of your role.
• Regularly evaluate objectives and plans to ensure continual improvement, and alignment with changing project and client priorities.
• Develop a solid understanding of the client's business and needs, working in collaboration with client to develop new and different ways of working together.

Required Competencies:

• Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• 1 to 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Ability to respond quickly to change and adopt a flexible, innovative approach to problems and opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills

Ideal Candidate Required Experience:

• A strong focus on health & safety and hygiene standards.
• Desire to achieve best practice within their role.
• Support & foster ethical behaviour.
• Effective communication skills aligned to the business's needs.

Special Conditions of the Role:

• Ability to live and work away from home.
• Ability to live and work remotely - 2:2 FIFO roster
• Ability to obtain NV1 Security Clearance (Department of Defense).

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"