HVAC Technician

About the Role:

Downer is a leading provider of integrated facilities services across Australia and New Zealand. We’re currently seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to join our team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

In this role, you’ll deliver a mix of preventative and reactive maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, and installations across a range of HVAC plant and equipment — helping to maintain a safe and comfortable environment in one of South Australia’s most critical healthcare facilities. We’re currently seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to join our team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation, maintenance and repair of centralised plant and HVAC systems
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Performing scheduled servicing, performance testing and system adjustments
• Cleaning, calibrating, and maintaining systems in accordance with warranties and compliance
• Participation in all Zero Harm initiatives
• Identifying and reporting hazards, incidents, and safety concerns
• Promoting a proactive, team-focused safety culture
• Managing and scheduling your own work effectively
• Supporting service improvement, quality control and risk mitigation
• Working collaboratively with clinical staff, internal technicians, and contractors
• Communicating clearly through written documentation (timesheets, service sheets, dockets)

About you:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
• HVAC trade certification
• South Australian Restricted Electrical Licence
• White Card (WHS General Induction)
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s licence
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
• Solid experience in HVAC installation, servicing and repair
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of building codes and regulatory standards
• Safe work practices, including working at heights and with EWP
• A team mindset with good communication and customer service skills
• A reliable, organised approach and a commitment to excellence

About us:

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.

Our Facilities & Asset Services business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical social and economic infrastructure. Operating across the health, education, government, future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.

Downer acts as the facility manager at The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH). The RAH is the largest, busiest and most technologically advanced hospital in Australia with 800 single in-patient rooms, including 100 same-day beds and 80,000 same-day and overnight patient admissions per year.

Why work for us?

Working for the Downer Group, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future.  You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Opportunities for training and development to support your career. 
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business. 
• Highly competitive employee exclusive discounts and benefits scheme.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

Please note: As a pre-requisite for this role, successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, as well as provide an up-to-date National Police Clearance and Immunisation history.

As an employer who acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures, we encourage applications from people from all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply. 

If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, apply now!