1st Year Apprentice- Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

About Us
LJ Air is Canberra’s leading HVAC/R business. We specialise in high-quality climate control solutions across residential, commercial, and highly specialized critical sectors—including data centres, education, aged care, and government facilities. We pride ourselves on delivering an honest, reputable, and local service to our Canberra community. We actively mentor the next generation of tradespeople alongside our team of factory-trained industry experts.

The Role
We are seeking a motivated and reliable 1st Year Apprentice to join our Canberra team. You will work alongside our highly experienced, factory-trained technicians to learn all aspects of the air conditioning and refrigeration trade. This is a full-time position that combines hands-on field experience with structured CIT learning.

What You Will Learn & Do

• Assist with installing, servicing, and maintaining residential and commercial air conditioning systems.

• Learn to work on state-of-the-art climate control technology, including precision data centre cooling.

• Learn to diagnose, service, and repair diverse HVAC-R equipment.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and electrical diagrams.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and service vehicles.

• Follow strict workplace health, safety, and security guidelines.

What We Are Looking For

• A genuine interest in the refrigeration and air conditioning trade.

• Completed White Card (or a willingness to obtain it immediately).

• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence (Provisional accepted) and reliable transport.

• Ability to pass an AFP Police Check (essential for our government and secure client sites).

• Excellent communication skills, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

What We Offer

• Full-time apprenticeship with secure, long-term career prospects in a booming industry.

• Fully funded CIT training fees

• Comprehensive on-the-job mentoring by factory-trained technicians.

• Exposure to highly unique, critical, and specialized HVAC-R systems.

• All required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms provided.

• Access to industry-leading job tracking technology (ServiceM8).