Aircon Technician

Position: Aircon Technician

Salary: Market Related

Location: Pretoria

Job type: Permanent

Industry: Hospitality

Reference Number: CWR.K.AT.25022025

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client, an upmarket hotel and conference center in Pretoria, is looking for an Aircon Technician to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installation of HVAC and Refrigeration units, including electronic and mechanical components
• Installation of HVAC ductwork including flexible tubing and sheet metal construction
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC units including electronic and mechanical components
• Install or repair electrical connections to HVAC components
• Install, inspect, maintain, modify, and repair a wide variety of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, equipment, and controls
• Diagnose electronic, electro-mechanical, electrical, and mechanical malfunctions
• Make complex emergency repairs
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Work effectively and cooperatively with other personnel
• Keep accurate records
• Installs ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, equipment, and controls on new construction, alteration, improvement, and rehabilitation projects
• Calibrates and adjusts thermostats, valves, and controls to specified levels of operation
• Conduct emergency repairs to refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
• Maintains air conditioning hand and power tools and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation
• May assist in preparing material lists, estimating job costs, preparing job records, and maintaining an inventory of supplies and tools for assigned area/projects
• May assist in planning and developing modifications to existing air conditioning systems
• Repairs and maintains testing equipment and instruments
• Performs related work as required
• Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of several of the mechanical or related trades
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trades
• Ability to locate and identify malfunctions or defects in equipment or apparatus and to make repairs
• Perform work outside scope of work general maintenance
• Work all shifts flexibly when job demands
• Comply with company and customer regulations and policies

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent / trade certification (desirable)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Min 3 to 5 years Aircon & Refrigeration installation and repairs (essential)
• Commercial & Industrial Installation, Fault Finding and Repairs
• Electrical, Plumbing, Welding & General Maintenance (desirable)
• Reliable, Teamwork, Communicating; must be able to work long hours, night shifts, and weekends to meet operational requirements