Aircon Installer (Residential)

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the air-conditioning maintenance company in Midrand. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Midrand, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes

• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• 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
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers

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

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