Job Description
We're hiring an experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician for our Townsville team.
This role suits a trade-qualified tech who wants steady work, good equipment, proper pay and the freedom to get on with the job.
You'll service commercial and industrial sites across Townsville QLD, where reliable cooling isn't optional.
You'll work on:
Split and ducted systems
VRV / VRF
Chillers
Commercial refrigeration, cool rooms and freezer rooms
Mechanical plant
Controls and BMS
You'll have a planned schedule, a solid client base and a supportive team behind you, not constant chaos and unrealistic workloads.
Permanent full-time role, paid weekly
Overtime and penalty rates paid in full, with no rolled-up rates
Fully maintained company vehicle and fuel card
Phone and tablet supplied from day one
Planned schedules and an established client base
Stable national pipeline of commercial and industrial work
Ongoing training, upskilling and a path to senior roles
What you'll be doing
Servicing, diagnosing and repairing commercial and industrial HVAC/R equipment
Completing planned preventative maintenance
Fault-finding mechanical, electrical and controls issues
Installing, commissioning and decommissioning HVAC/R equipment
Attending breakdowns and getting critical cooling back online




Completing digital service reports, photos and asset records
Communicating professionally with clients and site contacts
Working with dispatch to plan your day and keep jobs moving
About the Employer
TVH is a national HVAC, refrigeration, fire, electrical and ventilation services business, working across commercial, healthcare, government and residential markets with teams across Australia.
Our business is growing and we're building our team in Townsville.
You'll get the stability of a national company with the backing of a local team that knows the conditions up here.
About the Candidate
Cert III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or equivalent
Current Refrigerant Handling Licence (ARCtick)
Current Australian driver's licence
Proven commercial or industrial HVAC/R experience
Ability to work independently and manage your own jobs
Strong communication and customer service skills
A skilled approach to safety and quality
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test
Bonus points for
EWP, Working at Heights or Confined Space tickets
BMS / controls experience
Commercial refrigeration, cool room or process cooling experience
Experience on industrial, mining, port or large commercial sites
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📌 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician - Townsville Qld
🏢 Total Ventilation Hygiene Pty
📍 Townsville