Refrigeration Mechanic (Supermarket Maintenance)

The hospital building services team in Benoni needs an HVAC technician who knows both the electrical side and the refrigerant side. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The work is in Benoni, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• 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
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them

• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate

• Building management system alarm handling
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores
• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers

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

• 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.