HVAC Technician

At Ventia, we’re proud to deliver essential services that keep communities connected and thriving. With a strong focus on safety, innovation, and people, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can build a long-term career while maintaining work-life balance.

We’re looking for an experienced HVAC Technician to join our Auckland team, supporting Auckland Council facilities across the region. If you’re a senior technician who enjoys autonomy, variety, and working across large-scale commercial environments, this is a fantastic opportunity.

About The Role

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in delivering planned, preventative, and reactive HVAC maintenance across a diverse portfolio of Auckland Council buildings.

This is a mobile, self-managed role where you’ll be trusted to plan your day, attend sites, and deliver high-quality service.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems across commercial and industrial sites
• Conduct fault-finding and diagnostics to ensure optimal system performance
• Proactively identify and address potential issues (including refrigerant leaks)
• Maintain accurate asset registers and complete all job-related documentation
• Deliver exceptional customer service while representing Ventia professionally
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and continuous improvement practices
• Participate in a shared on-call roster (approximately 1 in 4 rotation)

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a senior, trade-qualified HVAC professional with strong technical capability and the ability to work independently.

Essential

• NZ Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Level 4)
• A few years post-trade experience in commercial/industrial HVAC environments
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working across diverse HVAC systems (not limited to specific brands)
• Full NZ manual driver’s licence
• Solid understanding of health & safety practices

About You

You’re a proactive and dependable technician who:

• Works well both independently and within a team
• Communicates confidently with customers and stakeholders
• Takes pride in delivering quality workmanship
• Is flexible, reliable, and safety-focused
• Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment

What’s in it for You?

At Ventia, we invest in our people. You’ll be joining a strong, experienced, and supportive team with opportunities to grow and develop.

Benefits Include

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Plan
• Fitness Passport (access to gyms and wellness facilities)
• Ongoing training and development via Ventia Learning Academy
• Fuel and retail discounts through the Boost app
• Company vehicle, tools, PPE, and uniform provided
• Flexible start times (early starts to suit site access and work-life balance)
• Opportunities for overtime and on-call allowances

About The Team

You’ll be part of a high-performing HVAC team of 6 technicians, supported by subcontractors. The team is experienced, well-established, and collaborative, offering a great environment to learn and succeed.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How To Apply

Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 167483