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 cold chain logistics company in Kariega. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll be based at a cold chain logistics company in Kariega. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them

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

• Building management system alarm handling
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers

• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you
• 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.