Refrigeration Technician (Commercial Cold Rooms) – Fixed-Term

Here is work for a technician who can find a leak fast and gas a system up properly, with the residential aircon installer in George. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in George, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards

• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate

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

• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns
• 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.
• Say which refrigerants and system types you have worked on. A recruiter for supermarket work wants to see CO2 or large rack systems.