HVAC-R Technician

HVAC-R Technician

Cairns and or Port Douglas, QLD | Full-Time | Immediate Start

🌴 Trade your winters for the tropics

We’re a well-established HVAC-R company in Cairns and Port Douglas with a strong local reputation, steady workflow, and a team that actually enjoys coming to work. Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a qualified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician to join us long-term.

If you’re sick of being just a number, want quality jobs (not rushed hack work), and value work-life balance — this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Service, maintenance, fault-finding & installs across commercial & light industrial HVAC-R
• Working on split systems, ducted systems, VRV/VRF, refrigeration plant & controls
• Dealing directly with clients in a professional, friendly way
• Managing your own jobs with full company support

What We’re Looking For (must all be current)

• Cert III in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• ARCtick Licence
• Restricted QLD Electrical license 
• QBCC trade License
• Current QLD manual driver’s licence
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Pride in your work and a good attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What You’ll Get (This Is the Important Part)

• Above-award pay based on experience
• Fully stocked company vehicle (take-home option)
• Phone, uniform & quality tools provided
• Overtime available (or paid time in lieu)
• 9-day fortnight / flexible work arrangements (for the right person)
• Free gym memberships
• Ongoing training & upskilling
• A supportive team and management that backs you

🌴 Why Cairns and or Port Douglas?

• No long commutes
• Laid-back lifestyle
• Fishing, camping, reef & rainforest on your doorstep
• Affordable living compared to major cities

Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

🚀 Career Progression

We’re growing — and we promote from within. If you want to step into senior technician, supervisor, or specialist roles, we’ll help you get there.

📩 How to Apply

Click Apply Now or send your resume (or a quick intro) to HR@alphacool.com.au or call on 1300 325 742 All applications are 100% confidential.

Not actively looking? Have a chat anyway — good techs are always worth talking to