HVAC Service Technician (Office Buildings)

Here is work for a technician who can find a leak fast and gas a system up properly, with the air-conditioning maintenance company in Epping. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Home base is an air-conditioning maintenance company on the Epping side of Western Cape.

• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits

• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate

• Company vehicle with a fitted tool rack
• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns
• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges

• 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.