Refrigeration Technician (Commercial Cold Rooms)

The supermarket refrigeration contractor in Benoni needs an HVAC technician who knows both the electrical side and the refrigerant side. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a supermarket refrigeration contractor in Benoni. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers

• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat

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

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

• Say which refrigerants and system types you have worked on. A recruiter for supermarket work wants to see CO2 or large rack systems.
• Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.