At Johnson Controls, we're powering the future of smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. As a global leader in HVAC, building automation, energy efficiency and decarbonization solutions, we help customers operate critical facilities across industries including healthcare, data centres, pharmaceuticals, higher education and advanced manufacturing.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has been delivering innovative solutions that improve performance, reduce energy consumption and create more resilient infrastructure worldwide. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to helping them build rewarding, long-term careers.

Why Join Johnson Controls?

If you're looking for a role that combines technical challenge, career growth and the lifestyle benefits of Tropical North Queensland, this is the opportunity for you.

What's on Offer?

- $10,000 sign-on bonus for the successful candidate (conditions apply)
- Work-life balance that works for you, with flexibility and supportive leadership
- Competitive salary package with overtime and RDO opportunities available
- Job security with a global industry leader
- World-class training and technical support, including remote diagnostics and ongoing development
- Clear career pathways into HVAC Specialist, BMS, Project Management, Service Leadership and Sales roles
- Work on industry-leading equipment and cutting-edge cooling technologies
- Join a collaborative team that values safety, inclusion and continuous improvement

About the Role Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Chiller Technician to join our Cairns Service Team.

You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting and commissioning a wide range of commercial and industrial chiller and HVAC systems across diverse customer sites.



This role offers plenty of autonomy, variety and opportunities to further develop your technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

- Diagnose faults and respond to breakdown service calls
- Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on chiller and HVAC systems
- Commission and test equipment at customer sites
- Troubleshoot and repair reciprocating, screw and centrifugal chillers
- Complete overhauls and system performance assessments
- Produce accurate service reports and documentation
- Build strong customer relationships through exceptional service delivery
- Provide technical advice and operational support to customers

About You To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

- Minimum 4 years' experience in HVAC, refrigeration or industrial cooling
- Strong troubleshooting, maintenance and repair experience
- Mechanical and/or electrical trade qualifications
- Experience working with commercial or industrial chiller systems
- Ability to read schematics and technical drawings
- Strong communication and customer service skills

- Current Australian driver's licence
- Ability to successfully complete pre-employment medical and background checks

A Career with Johnson Controls Across our 12 Australian branches, we foster a supportive and inclusive culture where people can thrive. You'll have access to industry-leading technology, ongoing career development and opportunities to advance your career both locally and globally.

Whether you're already based in Cairns or considering a move to enjoy the incredible lifestyle Tropical North Queensland has to offer, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join a team that's shaping the future of smart buildings and sustainable infrastructure.

Apply today and discover what a career with Johnson Controls can offer you.

📌 Chiller Service Technician (Cairns)
🏢 Johnson Controls
📍 Cairns