HVAC Technician

KJA Summit Food Corporation; Caloocan; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

KJA Summit Food Corporation is seeking an experienced HVAC/R Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems across production facilities. You will ensure reliability, efficiency, and temperature stability for chillers and cold storage environments.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on HVAC/R experience, knowledge of electrical schematics, BMS/PLC awareness, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on HVAC/R experience.
• Experience with chillers, walk-in freezers, and cold storage.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and refrigeration controls.
• Ability to use manifold gauges, vacuum pumps, and multimeters.
• Valid driver’s license and refrigerant handling certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, VRF, packaged units, chillers, and refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues; repair or replace components.
• Monitor system parameters and adjust to maintain temperature stability.
• Identify energy-efficiency opportunities and coordinate improvements.
• Communicate with engineering teams and external service providers.

Skills

HVAC/R expertise

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical schematics

BMS/PLC awareness

On-call availability

Physical fitness

Education

Technical diploma or associate degree in HVAC/R

Tools

Manifold gauges

Vacuum pumps

Recovery machines

Multimeters

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and technically skilled HVAC/R Technician responsible for the installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems.

The successful candidate will help maintain equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and temperature stability across production facilities, chillers, and cold storage environments.

Key Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC, VRF, packaged units, chillers, and refrigeration systems.
• Clean and inspect evaporator and condenser coils, filters, drain pans, and refrigerant lines.
• Inspect compressors, motors, belts, electrical connections, and system controls.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and service reports.

Troubleshooting and Repair

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration system problems.
• Repair or replace defective compressors, motors, sensors, thermostats, contactors, and control boards.
• Conduct refrigerant leak detection, evacuation, vacuuming, and refrigerant charging.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns.

System Monitoring

• Monitor refrigerant pressures, temperatures, compressor amperage, superheat, and subcooling.
• Maintain proper temperature and humidity levels in production and cold storage areas.
• Identify abnormal equipment performance and prevent potential breakdowns.

Energy Efficiency and Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve cooling efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
• Recommend maintenance improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and external service providers.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma, vocational certification, or associate degree in HVAC/R, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of hands-on commercial or industrial HVAC/R experience.
• Experience handling chillers, walk-in freezers, cold storage, and central cooling systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and refrigeration controls.
• Proficient in using manifold gauges, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, and multimeters.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and PLC controls is an advantage.
• Valid driver's license.
• Refrigerant handling certification or equivalent qualification, where applicable.
• Physically capable of performing maintenance work, including lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
• Willing to work on-call or shifting schedules when necessary.