HVAC Service Technician
RCR Infrastructure (NZ)
What the role involves
- Servicing HVAC systems
- Diagnosing system faults
- Repairing faulty components
What they ask for
Trade qualification in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or minimum 3 years’ relevant practical HVAC experience; current EWRB registration and practising licence as an Electrical Service Technician (EST); full driver’s licence; Refrigerant Fillers licence or willingness to obtain; practical commercial or industrial experience
- 3+ yrs experience
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
HVAC Service Technician
Tauranga | Full-time (minimum 40 hours per week)
Immediate Start
Who We Are
Powered by people, RCR Infrastructure is a team of trusted experts keeping New Zealand’s businesses moving. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered reliable HVAC, electrical, and energy solutions that keep critical infrastructure safe, compliant, and operating 24/7. Across RCR Infrastructure and Dataguard, we work in HVAC, Electrical, Asset Management, and Power Continuity. We’re known for quality workmanship, honest advice, and long‑term client relationships.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a service‑focused role, working across preventative maintenance, breakdown diagnostics, repairs, and urgent callouts on HVAC systems including VRV/VRF systems, chillers, air handling units, and commercial heat pump systems. You’ll service commercial clients across the Bay of Plenty region, delivering reliable, high‑quality work while managing day‑to‑day service requirements in the field.
There will also be opportunities to support upgrades, plant replacements, commissioning, and improvement projects across a range of facilities. The role offers good variety, autonomy, and support from an experienced, down‑to‑earth HVAC service team.
What the Role Involves
- Responding to service requests, breakdowns, and urgent callouts
- Completing scheduled preventative maintenance and system diagnostics
- Identifying and repairing mechanical and electrical faults safely and efficiently
- Servicing VRV/VRF systems, chillers, AHUs, and refrigeration equipment
- Supporting upgrades, installations, and commissioning when required
- Repairing or replacing faulty components and carrying out system refurbishments
- Ensuring all work meets quality, warranty, and Health & Safety requirements
- Completing job documentation and service reports in Simpro
- Providing professional on‑site service and maintaining strong client relationships
- Working collaboratively with the wider HVAC service team
- Participating in the after‑hours on‑call roster
What We’re Looking For
- Trade qualification in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or minimum 3 years’ relevant practical HVAC experience
- Current EWRB registration and practising licence as an Electrical Service Technician (EST) required for this role
- Full driver’s licence
- Refrigerant Fillers licence or willingness to obtain
- Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
- Practical experience working in commercial or industrial environments
- Strong Health & Safety focus, with a clear commitment to working safely and following site and company procedures
What's In It For You!
We look after our technicians and back them to do their best work:
- Competitive pay plus paid overtime and on‑call allowances
- Full‑time role (minimum 40 hours per week)
- Company vehicle, mobile phone, uniform and tool allowance
- Discounted Southern Cross health insurance, plus tool insurance cover
- Ongoing training, upskilling, and trade development
- Real opportunities for career progression within a stable, long‑standing business
- $1,000 "Refer-a-mate" incentive
Why Join RCR? At RCR, you’re joining a team that values skilled tradespeople and does things properly. We offer steady service work, a supportive environment, and genuine opportunities to grow your career with a respected New Zealand business.
- 👉 Apply now and join a team that takes pride in doing the job right first time.
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- It needs a professional licence or registration. Put yours near the top, with its number if the profession uses one.
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