HVAC Apprentice – Brisbane, QLD

Why this role 

✓ Earn while you learn, with a nationally recognised Cert III trade qualification 

✓ Learn on the job from experienced, licensed technicians, with a clear path to a qualified role 

✓ Steady commercial work across Brisbane.

The opportunity 

We’re looking for an HVAC Apprentice to learn the trade alongside our qualified technicians, working across commercial towers, hospitals, schools, government buildings and retail centres in Brisbane Queensland. Hot, humid summers and storm season keep building services working hard, so there’s always plenty to learn.

You’ll build real trade skills on the job while completing your Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, with TVH investing in your growth throughout your apprenticeship. Work is mainly across Brisbane Queensland, with occasional paid regional travel.

What you’ll be doing

• Work alongside your supervising technician on every job
• Assist with servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of split, ducted, packaged and VRF air conditioning systems
• Assist with servicing and repairing commercial refrigeration, including cool rooms, freezer rooms and display cases
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance, including filter, coil and drain cleaning and system checks
• Assist with installation, commissioning and decommissioning, including pipework, brazing, pressure testing, evacuation and refrigerant recovery, under supervision
• Help complete service reports, refrigerant records and job paperwork
• Attend scheduled training with your Registered Training Organisation and complete your assignments

What you’ll bring

• Current driver’s licence
• Construction White Card (or willingness to get one before starting)
• Ability to obtain an ARC Refrigerant Trainee Licence
• Completed Year 10 or higher, with solid maths and English skills
• Good physical fitness and hand-eye coordination
• A positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a strong safety focus

Bonus points for

• Year 12, or a pre-apprenticeship in refrigeration, electrical or engineering
• Hands-on experience with tools, mechanics or a trade
• An interest in refrigeration, electrical and controls systems

Respiratory protection requirements

• Respirator fit testing may be required, depending on the duties and exposure risks of the task.
• Where a tight-fitting respirator is required, you must be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against your face. Some facial hair styles, such as a neatly trimmed moustache, may still be suitable.

Pre-employment checks

• Full Australian work rights
• Two satisfactory reference checks
• A current driver’s licence
• A National Police Check

What TVH gives you 

✓ A paid, full-time apprenticeship with Cert III training through a Registered Training Organisation 

✓ Learning alongside experienced, licensed technicians on varied commercial sites 

✓ PPE and uniform provided 

✓ A clear pathway to a qualified technician role when you finish your apprenticeship 

✓ Stable, full-time employment with a growing national company

About TVH 

TVH (Total Ventilation & Hygiene Services) is a leading national provider of Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, Hydraulic, HVAC Hygiene and General Maintenance services. With over 600 employees across Australia, we deliver across commercial, healthcare, government, defence, education and residential markets in every state and territory. Our work is steady, our pipeline is national, and our teams are local. We invest in our people because we know the trade is what holds it all together.

How to apply 

We’d love to hear from Brisbane locals ready to start a career in HVAC, including school leavers, pre-apprentices and career changers. We interview on a rolling basis, so don’t wait for the close date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Hit Apply on SEEK or send your CV to recruitment@tvhs.com.au.  Questions? Call us on 1300 557 999.

TVH is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women in trades, veterans and people with disability.