Refrigeration Technician (Commercial Cold Rooms)

The residential aircon installer in Welkom needs an HVAC technician who knows both the electrical side and the refrigerant side. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Welkom, Free State, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work

• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road

• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers

• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns
• Company vehicle with a fitted tool rack
• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• 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.