Refrigeration Technician (Commercial Cold Rooms)

Here is work for a technician who can find a leak fast and gas a system up properly, with the residential aircon installer in Kathu. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Kathu (Northern Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers

• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems

• Experience with VRF systems or chillers
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores

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

• 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.