Hvac Operator

Sun International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun International in Cape Town, South Africa, is seeking a Refrigeration Assistant to support the refrigeration technician team in maintaining, repairing, and servicing all refrigeration, cooling, and HVAC equipment in a 24-hour environment. The role assists with routine inspections, basic maintenance tasks, fault-finding preparation, temperature monitoring, and safe handling of tools and materials.

You will help ensure compliance with health, safety, and HACCP standards while contributing to

Qualifications

• Basic maintenance tasks experience.
• Good temperature monitoring ability.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with routine inspections, servicing, and cleaning of refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Support fault-finding processes by providing technical assistance and information gathering.
• Maintain records, checklists, and maintenance logs as instructed.
• Monitor temperatures in cold rooms, freezers, fridges, chillers, and related equipment; report deviations.
• Assist during installations, upgrades, planned shutdowns, and contractor work; ensure safety.

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job

The main purpose of the Refrigeration Assistant is to support the refrigeration technician team in maintaining, repairing, and servicing all refrigeration, cooling, and HVAC equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation in a 24-hour environment. The role assists with routine inspections, basic maintenance tasks, fault-finding preparation, temperature monitoring, and safe handling of tools and materials. The Refrigeration Assistant helps ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety standards while contributing to the prevention of equipment failures, downtime, and product loss. This position plays a key role in keeping all refrigeration systems operational, stable, and functioning at optimal performance.

Scope and limits of the job

• Assisting the HVAC/Refrigeration Technicians with installation, maintenance, servicing, and repairs of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Carrying out routine inspections, basic maintenance tasks, temperature checks, cleaning of components, and preparation of tools and equipment.
• Supporting fault-finding processes by providing technical assistance, gathering information, and preparing the work area.
• Ensuring safe handling, loading, and movement of HVAC tools, consumables, and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate records, completing checklists, and updating maintenance logs as instructed.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, food safety, and engineering standards.
• Reporting system abnormalities, hazards, or risks to the Technician or Supervisor immediately.
• Assisting with plant start-up, shutdown, and operational checks as required.

Duties and responsibilities include

• Maintenance Support
• Assist technicians with routine inspections, servicing, and cleaning of refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Support with preventative maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance and reduce breakdowns.
• Breakdown Assistance
• Provide immediate support during refrigeration faults and equipment failures.
• Assist in troubleshooting, preparing tools, and carrying out basic repair tasks under supervision.
• Temperature Monitoring & Compliance
• Conduct regular temperature checks on cold rooms, freezers, fridges, chillers, ice machines, hotel rooms
• Report deviations immediately to prevent product loss and ensure compliance with HACCP and safety standards.
• Equipment & Tool Management
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in good working condition.
• Ensure proper cleaning, storage, and safe handling of tools and consumables.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
• Adhere to all safety procedures, PPE requirements, environmental guidelines and Training.
• Assist in maintaining safe working conditions in refrigeration plant rooms and work areas.
• Record Keeping & Reporting
• Support the completion of job cards, maintenance logs, and temperature records.
• Communicate faults, risks, or irregularities to the Refrigeration Technician or Supervisor.
• Support for Projects & Contractors
• Assist during installations, upgrades, planned shutdowns, and contractor work.
• Ensure that all tasks are carried out safely and in line with operational requirements.
• General Operational Support
• Perform ad-hoc duties required to maintain continuous equipment availability.