1st Year Apprentice: Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic (HVAC)

1st Year Apprentice:
Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic (HVAC)

Premiair Air Conditioning is looking for a motivated 1st Year Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice to join our Melbourne team.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in the HVAC industry and gain hands‑on experience working across commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

We are ideally looking for someone who has completed a relevant pre-apprenticeship and is ready to take the next step into the trade.

Premiair Air Conditioning is looking for a motivated 1st Year Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice to join our Melbourne team.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in the HVAC industry and gain hands‑on experience working across commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

We are ideally looking for someone who has completed a relevant pre-apprenticeship and is ready to take the next step into the trade.

Premiair is an established commercial mechanical services contractor providing HVAC, refrigeration and associated maintenance services to a broad range of clients across Melbourne.

Our team works across commercial facilities, giving our apprentices exposure to a variety of equipment, sites and practical experience throughout their apprenticeship.

Working alongside our qualified HVAC technicians, you will learn the skills required to become a qualified Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic.

As a first-year apprentice, your work will include:

• Assisting technicians with servicing and preventative maintenance of commercial HVAC equipment
• Assisting with fault finding, repairs and breakdowns
• Learning to diagnose and rectify faults under the guidance of qualified technicians
• Assisting with the installation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment
• Using hand and power tools safely and correctly
• Learning about different HVAC systems, components and controls
• Completing service documentation and other job requirements
• Maintaining a high standard of workplace health and safety
• Attending TAFE and completing the required coursework throughout your apprenticeship

We aren't expecting you to know everything already. We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to build a career in the HVAC trade and is prepared to learn, work hard and be reliable.

Ideally, you will have:

• Completed or be completing a relevant air conditioning, refrigeration or electrotechnology pre-apprenticeship
• A genuine interest in air conditioning, refrigeration and mechanical systems
• A practical, hands‑on and mechanically minded approach
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• A reliable and punctual approach to work
• The ability to listen, follow instructions and work well as part of a team
• A strong attitude towards workplace safety
• A current driver’s license.

Completion of Year 12 is preferred but not essential.

• A full‑time apprenticeship with an established commercial HVAC business
• Hands‑on experience across a range of commercial HVAC equipment and sites
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced and qualified HVAC technicians
• Exposure to servicing, maintenance, fault finding, repairs and installations
• Support while completing your trade qualification
• A friendly and practical team environment
• The opportunity to build a long‑term career in the HVAC industry

If you have completed a pre‑apprenticeship, enjoy practical work and are serious about building a career in air conditioning and refrigeration, we’d like to hear from you.