Ontemp Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – Cairns QLD
Experienced Refrigeration Mechanic
$55–$65/hr + Super | RDO Every 4th Friday | Fully Stocked Company Vehicle
Cairns QLD | Commercial | Industrial | Marine
Good at your trade? Looking for a better job?
OnTemp Refrigeration & Air Conditioning is a growing, locally owned Cairns business specialising in commercial, industrial and marine refrigeration and air conditioning.
We're looking for an
experienced Refrigeration Mechanic
to join our team.
If you're a good tradesman who can
fault-find, work independently and take pride in doing a job properly
, we'd like to hear from you.
Why work with OnTemp?
$55–$65/hr + Super
We pay for experience and the level of skill you bring.
RDO every 4th Friday
A regular long weekend and better work-life balance.
Fully stocked company vehicle
You'll have the tools and equipment you need to get the job done.
Interesting work — not just residential AC
Work across commercial, industrial and marine refrigeration, including reef boats, vessels, refits, cold rooms, freezers and breakdowns.
Use your skills
We want someone who enjoys
diagnosing faults and solving problems
, not just changing parts.
Small, experienced team
Good people, straightforward communication and the freedom to get on with your work.
Cairns-based
Work locally across Cairns and Far North Queensland.
The Role
You'll work across a variety of:
Commercial refrigeration
Industrial refrigeration




Marine refrigeration
Reef boats and vessels
Marine refits
Cold rooms and freezers
Air conditioning
Breakdown and preventative maintenance
Installations and upgrades
Fault finding and diagnostics
Commissioning
No two days are the same.
What We're Looking For
You'll need:
Certificate III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
3–5+ years' commercial refrigeration experience
Current Refrigerant Handling Licence
Current Restricted Electrical Licence
Current Australian driver's licence
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently
Good communication and job ownership
Pride in your workmanship
A good attitude
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who can walk onto a job, work out what's wrong and get it sorted.
What You Get
$55–$65/hr + Super
RDO every 4th Friday
Fully stocked company vehicle
Overtime opportunities
Quality tools and equipment
Uniform and PPE
Wide-ranging commercial, industrial and marine work
Training and development
Long-term position with a growing local business
Experienced and supportive team
Ready for a change?
If you're a good fridgie who's over being treated like a number, wants more variety in their work and wants a better work-life balance, come and have a chat with us.
Good work. Good people. Good money. More time off.
OnTemp Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Commercial | Industrial | Marine
Cairns QLD
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