Transport Refrigeration Technician (Truck Units)

The air-conditioning maintenance company in Boksburg needs an HVAC technician who knows both the electrical side and the refrigerant side. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll be based at an air-conditioning maintenance company in Boksburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards

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

• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores
• Building management system alarm handling

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

• 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.