Air-Conditioning Technician (Split & VRF Systems)

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the cold chain logistics company in Newcastle. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Newcastle (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services

• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road

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

• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you
• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns

• Mention whether you are comfortable on standby. Most service jobs in this trade include it.
• Say which refrigerants and system types you have worked on. A recruiter for supermarket work wants to see CO2 or large rack systems.