Air Conditioning Installation Technician

Eastside Refrigeration is a well-established Hamilton based Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Company playing a key role in Hamilton’s HVAC&R industry for over 45 years.


We are seeking 4 positive and energetic applicants to join our domestic/commercial installation team in the Waikato.


About the role:


Install refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and other electrical system equipment in accordance with NZ codes and regulations.

Operate a variety of test equipment for testing or repairs.

Study plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of repairs and or installations.

Operate power/hand tools and other specialised equipment.
Support the companies preferred suppliers
Provide information to Administration Officer as required for invoicing clients
Develop relationships working closely other technicians collaboratively.
Lead by example within your assigned service team
Upskilling of the apprentices through on job training

Plan best utilisation of tools, plant and motor vehicles

Our installation team focuses on quality
Our level of service and the quality of our installations is our point of difference
We predominantly install hi-walls into existing houses and a combination of hi-walls, cassettes and ducted into new builds
We service Hamilton city with a few installs in surrounding towns
Our client base is residential ranging from owner occupiers, rentals and group home builders.

Health, Safety and Environment


Take reasonable care that your actions or inactions cause no harm to you or others.

Actively participate in health, safety and environment matters and processes.

Follow safe working instructions.

Use protective clothing and equipment as and where required.
Report incidents, accidents, near misses and hazards.

Your Key Performance Indicators are:


Safety and environmental regulations and policies are complied with.

Develop relationships working closely with other technicians, customers and supervisors collaboratively.
Complete H&S documentation as required, pre-start meeting, Task Analysis and all other statutory requirements.
SimPro Excellence - update data proactively into our Jobbing system to ensure up to accurate information for job progress and invoicing. Time sheets are completed at the end of each job.
Maintain a well-presented work vehicle with up to date, WOF Rego and maintenances up to date. Vehicle inspections are completed in a timely manner and any repairs reported and actioned.

About you:


Experience is preferred but good tradesmen skills from a complementary trade, Electrical, Plumbing/gas fitting or similar will be considered.
We will provide training and upskill the right person to install the Eastside way.
Because we are working in peoples homes you must be tidy, honest, and reliable with good communication skills
Police checks will apply for this role.
Hold a NZ drivers Licence
Hold 2 years min experience

We offer:


Competitive Hourly rate
Company Vehicle and Phone
Staff Account
Min 44 hours / Max 55 hours
Approved overtime
Training

Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the legal right to work and currently living in New Zealand. Eastside Refrigeration is an Accredited Employer.