Who We Are
Essential Air and Refrigeration Pty Ltd is a South Australian owned business who specialises in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning across Adelaide. You’ll be working across a variety of sites including Commercial sites, offices, retail etc providing Servicing, Maintenance, Installations and Breakdowns in both the air-conditioning and refrigeration fields.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

A wide variety of jobs - installations, breakdowns, maintenance, and upgrades

Consistent work and regular overtime if you want it

A strong team culture that values initiative, accountability, and continuous learning

About the Role
We’re on the lookout for a qualified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician to join our team full-time. This is a varied role working predominantly on commercial jobs.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

Install, service, and repair commercial refrigeration plant and equipment such as cold rooms, freezer rooms, water-chilled systems, and catering equipment including ice machines

Working with air conditioning systems including split, cassette, multi-head and ducted AC units

Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs efficiently and safely

Completing scheduled preventative maintenance and accurate service reporting via Ascora

Ordering and sourcing required materials

Mentoring apprentices and sharing your knowledge on site

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

Has strong technical knowledge and fault-finding experience across HVAC and refrigeration systems

Can read and interpret plans and specifications

Manages time well and can juggle competing priorities

Ability to work within a team or autonomously

Communications skills – interact positively with colleagues and customers

Takes pride in their work and is adaptable in a fast-paced environment

You’ll Need to Have:

Certificate III in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

ARCtick Refrigerant Handling License

Current full driver's license

National Police Check and Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)