Refrigeration Technician (Commercial Cold Rooms)

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the hospital building services team in Cape Town CBD. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a

• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat

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

• Mention whether you are comfortable on standby. Most service jobs in this trade include it.
• Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.