Chiller Technician (Hospitals & Data Centres)

You'll install, service and repair refrigeration and aircon systems across Mamelodi. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

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

• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards

• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems

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

• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• 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.
• Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.