Air-Conditioning Technician (Split & VRF Systems)

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the supermarket refrigeration contractor in Johannesburg CBD. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them

• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants

• Building management system alarm handling
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores

• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns
• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you
• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• 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.
• Mention whether you are comfortable on standby. Most service jobs in this trade include it.