Refrigeration Mechanic (Supermarket Maintenance)

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the residential aircon installer in Epping. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Home base is a residential aircon installer on the Epping side of Western Cape.

• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• 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
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers

• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems

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

• 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.