HVAC Technician

This is a permanent full-time opportunity working within one of South Australia's largest and most technically advanced healthcare facilities. You'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and optimising critical HVAC and mechanical systems that support patient care and hospital operations 24 hours a day.

Working alongside a highly skilled maintenance team, you'll gain exposure to complex central plant equipment, chilled water systems, air handling units, building management systems (BMS), and specialised healthcare infrastructure. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in an environment where reliability, performance and quality are essential.

Why Join Us?

• Work at South Australia's flagship hospital
• Exposure to complex and critical HVAC infrastructure
• Secure, long-term employment with a market-leading facilities management provider
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
• Competitive remuneration, penalties and allowances
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of HVAC and mechanical systems

What You'll Do

• Repairs and maintenance of centralised plant and HVAC systems
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Performing scheduled servicing, performance testing and system adjustments
• Cleaning, calibrating and maintaining systems in accordance with manufacturer requirements and compliance standards
• Managing and scheduling your work effectively
• Supporting service improvement, quality control and risk mitigation initiatives
• Working collaboratively with clinical staff, internal technicians and contractors
• Maintaining accurate service records, reports and documentation
• Participating in Downer's Zero Harm safety culture and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

What you’ll Bring:

• HVAC trade certification
• South Australian Restricted Electrical Licence
• White Card (WHS General Induction)
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s licence
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
• Solid experience in HVAC installation, servicing and repair
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of building codes and regulatory standards
• Safe work practices, including working at heights and with EWP
• A team mindset with good communication and customer service skills
• A reliable, organised approach and a commitment to excellence

Working Environment

Royal Adelaide Hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As part of our maintenance team, HVAC Technicians participate in a rotational roster that supports critical hospital operations. The roster includes day, afternoon and night shift coverage, with extended periods of standard day shift work between rostered rotation cycles.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.