Refrigeration Technician (Commercial Cold Rooms)

You'll install, service and repair refrigeration and aircon systems across Cape Town CBD. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is in Cape Town CBD (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• 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
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate

• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores

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

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