Chiller Technician (Hospitals & Data Centres)

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the air-conditioning maintenance company in Brackenfell. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Brackenfell; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a

• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate

• Building management system alarm handling
• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers

• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you
• Company vehicle with a fitted tool rack
• 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.