Job Description
Refrigeration Mechanic / Air Conditioning Installer (Fridgie)
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Experienced fridgie? Join an established Melbourne company, now in its 7th year, with steady year-round work and a strong pipeline of installations.
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Secure Planet is growing and building our own in-house installation team. We're looking for experienced refrigeration mechanics who take pride in clean, professional, leak-free work and want consistent jobs without chasing work, quoting or doing admin.
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About Safe Planet
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Safe Planet has been operating since **** and is now in its 7th year. We're an Accredited Provider under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, helping Melbourne households transition from old gas heating to efficient reverse-cycle air conditioning.
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We also operate across hot water, solar and batteries.
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Established: Trading since ****, with our office and warehouse in Epping
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VEU Accredited Provider: Working under strict compliance and audit requirements
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Busy and growing: Our dedicated sales and assessment team keeps the installation calendar moving
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In-house support: Stock, scheduling, assessments and customer management are handled by our team
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Long-term opportunity: We're building our own installation crews as the business grows
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Our office and warehouse are based in Epping, with jobs across metropolitan Melbourne.
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What's On Offer
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$118,000–$138,000 + super
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Higher end of the range for gas fitting licence holders
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Paid overtime
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Fully maintained work vehicle and fuel card
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Phone provided
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Steady work throughout the year
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No quoting, chasing jobs or invoicing
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Tools, uniforms and equipment supplied, including nitrogen kit, vacuum pumps and recovery equipment
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Stock organised through our own warehouse
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Support with additional licensing, including gas fitting
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Opportunity to progress into a Lead Installer / Team Leader role
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Exposure to hot water, solar and battery work as we expand
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About the Role
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You'll install ducted, split and multi‐head air‐conditioning systems in homes across Melbourne, with a large part of our work involving the replacement of old gas ducted heating with modern reverse‐cycle systems.
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You'll work alongside our electricians, gasfitters and installation support team and take ownership of the quality of each installation from start to finish.
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Key Responsibilities
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Install ducted, split and multi‐head air‐conditioning systems
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Work with brands including Midea, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Rinnai and Panasonic
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Replace existing gas ducted heating with reverse‐cycle systems
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Install indoor and outdoor units, ductwork, return air, copper pipework and drains
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Complete nitrogen pressure testing, deep vacuum and correct charging
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Commission and test systems before handover
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Show customers how to operate their new system
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Complete required compliance documentation
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Take clear photos and maintain job notes for VEU compliance
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Record materials, variations and any additional works
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Keep worksites clean and treat customers' homes with respect
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What You'll Need
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Relevant Victorian refrigerated air‐
conditioning/plumbing
registration or licence
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Current ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence
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Strong ducted and multi‐head installation experience
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Current driver's licence
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White Card
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Comfortable working in roof spaces and under floors where required
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Good communication with customers
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Strong attention to installation quality
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Reliable and team‐focused
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Highly Regarded
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Gasfitting licence or registration
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VEU installation experience
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Experience replacing gas ducted heating systems
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Experience leading installation crews
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📌 Refrigeration Mechanic / Air Conditioning Installer (Fridgie) (Victoria)
🏢 Safe Planet
📍 Victoria