HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician – East Melbourne, VIC

Location: East Melbourne, Victoria
Company: BGIS, Government Services Portfolio
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site (40 hours per week, Mon–Fri, Core Business Hours), Occasional On-Call requirements
Salary: $81,379 plus superannuation
Other Information: Potential Car Allowance, Phone, Uniforms & PPE provided

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About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to support a newly secured Victorian Government services portfolio located within a prominent civic precinct in East Melbourne. In this hands-on role, you will deliver planned and reactive maintenance across critical heating, cooling and refrigeration systems, ensuring safe, reliable performance across essential public facilities.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work closely with site teams and stakeholders to maintain compliance with contractual requirements, BGIS systems, and safety standards.

This opportunity suits a qualified technician who takes pride in quality workmanship, values teamwork, and is committed to safe, dependable service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test and maintain heating, cooling and refrigeration equipment using hand and power tools
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across HVAC systems
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on cooling units and chilled water systems
• Inspect and maintain Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Ensure plant and equipment operate efficiently and continuously
• Accurately record works and compliance documentation in BGIS systems
• Liaise with Facilities Managers, subcontractors and stakeholders to support smooth operations
• Participate in occasional ad hoc on-call requirements

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar HVAC Technician role (all levels encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated fault-finding and diagnostic capability across HVAC systems
• Trade Licence in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• Current Driver’s Licence (manual)
• White Card (General Construction Induction Card)
• Australian Citizenship
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach

Desirable:

• Experience with commercial or large-scale HVAC systems
• Exposure to broader building services (electrical, hydraulic, fire systems)
• Knowledge of BMS (Building Management Systems)
• Additional certifications such as Working at Heights or Confined Space

What’s Provided

• Potential Car Allowance
• Phone, uniforms and PPE
• Paid training including EWP, First Aid, Working at Heights and more
• Stable, long-term government portfolio

Workplace Flexibility

This position is fully site-based in East Melbourne, supporting a key Victorian Government precinct. Core business hours apply Monday to Friday, with occasional on call requirements.

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include:
✔ Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus. 
✔ Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
✔ Fitness Passport, wellness programs & flu vaccinations
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
✔ Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025
✔ Endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women
✔ Career progression through secondments & internal mobility
✔ 2 paid volunteer days annually
✔ Service recognition awards for milestone anniversaries

BGIS employs over 12,000 people worldwide and manages over 50,000 diverse facilities, including critical government environments. We are recognised for innovation, strong safety culture, and inclusive workplaces.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified HVAC professional seeking stability, strong team support, and meaningful work within an important public services environment, we would love to hear from you.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

To be successful in the role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

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Be part of a workplace that values safety, reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

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