HVAC-R Technician
Cairns and or Port Douglas, QLD | Full-Time | Immediate Start
🌴 Trade your winters for the tropics
We’re a well-established HVAC-R company in Cairns and Port Douglas with a strong local reputation, steady workflow, and a team that actually enjoys coming to work. Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a qualified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician to join us long-term.
If you’re sick of being just a number, want quality jobs (not rushed hack work), and value work-life balance — this role is for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Service, maintenance, fault-finding & installs across commercial & light industrial HVAC-R
Working on split systems, ducted systems, VRV/VRF, refrigeration plant & controls
Dealing directly with clients in a professional, friendly way
Managing your own jobs with full company support
What We’re Looking For
Cert III in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
ARCtick Licence
Restricted QLD Electrical license (essential)
QBCC trade License
Current QLD manual driver’s licence
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Pride in your work and a good attitude
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What You’ll Get (This Is the Important Part)
Above-award pay based on experience
Fully stocked company vehicle (take-home option)
Phone, uniform & quality tools provided
Overtime available (or paid time in lieu)
9-day fortnight / flexible work arrangements (for the right person)
Free gym memberships
Ongoing training & upskilling
A supportive team and management that backs you
🌴 Why Cairns and or Port Douglas?
No long commutes
Laid-back lifestyle
Fishing, camping, reef & rainforest on your doorstep
Affordable living compared to major cities
Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
🚀 Career Progression
We’re growing — and we promote from within. If you want to step into senior technician, supervisor, or specialist roles, we’ll help you get there.
📩 How to Apply
Click Apply Now or send your resume (or a quick intro) to HR@alphacool.com.au or call on 1300 325 742
All applications are 100% confidential.
Not actively looking? Have a chat anyway — good techs are always worth talking to
