HVAC Service Technician (Office Buildings)

The hospital building services team in Epping needs an HVAC technician who knows both the electrical side and the refrigerant side. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Epping, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls

• 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
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate

• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers

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

• 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.