Air-Conditioning Technician (Split & VRF Systems)

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the hospital building services team in Benoni. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is in Benoni (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used

• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems

• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers

• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you
• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns
• Company vehicle with a fitted tool rack

• Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.
• Say which refrigerants and system types you have worked on. A recruiter for supermarket work wants to see CO2 or large rack systems.