Job Description

HVAC Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Technician n

Sydney, NSW | Permanent Full-Time | Aviation Industry

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Salary: $100,000 – $115,000 + 14% Superannuation

The Opportunity n

We are partnering with a leading organisation within Australia’s aviation industry to recruit an experienced HVAC Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a permanent opportunity in Sydney.

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This is an excellent opportunity to take your technical expertise into a highly specialised, safety-critical aviation environment, maintaining essential mechanical and HVAC infrastructure that supports the safe and reliable operation of aviation facilities.

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Working across operational sites in Sydney and potentially broader NSW, you will join an established technical team responsible for preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and installation activities.

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Previous experience working within aviation or airport environments will be highly regarded and is a top priority for this appointment.

Key Responsibilities n

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Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on HVAC and mechanical systems across operational aviation facilities.

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Maintain and troubleshoot chilled water systems, cooling towers, air handling units, packaged units and split systems.

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Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to ensure equipment reliability and minimise operational disruption.

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Undertake installation, servicing and maintenance activities in accordance with safety and technical standards.

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Work with Building Management Systems (BMS) to support efficient equipment performance.

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Maintain accurate maintenance records,



technical documentation and reporting.

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Collaborate with engineering, maintenance and operational teams to coordinate maintenance activities.

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Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance practices and operational efficiency.

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Support the maintenance of other specialised mechanical and power generation equipment where required.

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About You n

We are seeking a technically capable and safety-focused HVAC professional who enjoys working in complex operational environments.

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Experience within aviation is a key priority , particularly candidates who have maintained mechanical or HVAC infrastructure within airports, aviation facilities or similarly safety-critical environments.

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To be successful, you will bring:

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Demonstrated experience maintaining, repairing and installing commercial or industrial HVAC systems.

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Strong technical knowledge of chilled water systems, cooling towers, air handling units and BMS.

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Proven fault-finding, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance capabilities.

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Experience working within aviation, airports or other highly regulated operational environments, strongly preferred.

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The ability to work independently,



prioritise maintenance activities and respond effectively to operational requirements.

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Strong communication skills and a cooperative approach to working with technical teams.

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A commitment to safety, compliance and high-quality maintenance standards.

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Essential Qualifications & Requirements n

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Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

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Current ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence.

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NSW Restricted Electrical Licence.

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Current Australian Driver’s Licence.

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White Card and CPR/LVR certification, or willingness to obtain.

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Australian Citizenship is mandatory , due to security clearance requirements.

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Ability to obtain and maintain the required aviation security and government security clearances.

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Experience with diesel generators, power generation equipment or additional mechanical systems would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer? n

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Permanent, full-time employment with a well-established organisation in the aviation industry.

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Salary package of $100,000 – $115,000 + 14% superannuation , depending on experience.

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The opportunity to work on specialised, safety-critical aviation infrastructure.

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Exposure to complex mechanical systems and specialist technical equipment.

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Long-term career development and opportunities to broaden your technical expertise.

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A collaborative, safety-focused team environment.

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Sydney-based position with work across operational aviation facilities.

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📌 HVAC Engineer (Sydney)
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