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HVACH Technician (Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services) - Cairns
Cairns
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Experience everything Cairns has to offer while working as the HVACH Technician within the Mechanical Electrical Services. You will Undertake and deliver effective client focused Building and Asset Maintenance Services that comply with QH policies, including Building & Infrastructure Policy. The position is responsible for carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on all installed air conditioning, refrigeration, designated electrical systems and equipment.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Trades |
| Classification | HBEA10-HBEA6 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH695305 |
| Closing date | 04-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Kurt Hodgman |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6563 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
This role is in the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service's Building, Engineering and Maintenance Service Department (BEMS). BEMS provide planning, construction, operation and maintenance of all districts physical facilities, engineering systems, plant and equipment to meet strategic objectives within a quality environment. BEMS currently consist of professional, operational, administrative and trade staff. The Trades include electrical, fitting, plumbing and carpentry. These responsibilities are exercised through the management of in-house labour and the management and supervision of day labour and/or contractors where necessary to supplement in-house labour.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…
- Configure and manage all installed equipment to maximise energy savings.
- The technician will be required to prioritise work based on risk management and a good practice methodology to ensure client focused service delivery is not compromised. This means that the technician will be proactive in identifying and rectifying non specification performance and condition of all HHS equipment.
- Be required to prioritise work based on risk management and a good practice methodology to ensure client focused service delivery is not compromised. This means that the technician will be proactive in identifying and rectifying non specification performance and condition of all HHS equipment.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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