Air-Conditioning Technician (Split & VRF Systems)

The supermarket refrigeration contractor in Sandton needs an HVAC technician who knows both the electrical side and the refrigerant side. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

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

• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a

• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat

• Building management system alarm handling
• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers

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

• 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.