HVAC Technician

Arch Staffing SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Staffing SA is seeking an HVAC technician in Cape Town to diagnose malfunctions, replace components, and perform preventive maintenance on residential and light commercial systems. The role includes refrigerant handling in compliance with EPA 608, testing airflow and temperatures, and documenting service calls.

The technician will install digital thermostats, program zone control systems, and troubleshoot heating systems including furnaces, heat pumps, and boilers, while communicating

Responsibilities

• Diagnose HVAC system malfunctions by inspecting equipment, checking electrical controls, and testing refrigerant pressures
• Replace failed components including compressors, motors, contactors, capacitors, reversing valves, and heat exchangers
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance: clean coils, change filters, lubricate motors, check refrigerant charge, and test safety controls
• Recover, reclaim, and recharge refrigerant in compliance with EPA 608 regulations and using certified recovery equipment
• Test and adjust airflow, temperature differential, and static pressure to verify system performance
• Install and program digital thermostats and zone control systems in residential and light commercial applications
• Diagnose and repair heating systems including gas furnaces, heat pumps, electric strip heat, and boilers
• Inspect and clean combustion equipment including heat exchangers, burners, igniters, and flue systems
• Document service calls with equipment findings, parts used, and recommendations for owner follow-up
• Communicate repair options and estimated costs to customers and obtain authorization before proceeding with non-warranty work

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

• Diagnose HVAC system malfunctions by inspecting equipment, checking electrical controls, and testing refrigerant pressures
• Replace failed components including compressors, motors, contactors, capacitors, reversing valves, and heat exchangers
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance: clean coils, change filters, lubricate motors, check refrigerant charge, and test safety controls
• Recover, reclaim, and recharge refrigerant in compliance with EPA 608 regulations and using certified recovery equipment
• Test and adjust airflow, temperature differential, and static pressure to verify system performance
• Install and program digital thermostats and zone control systems in residential and light commercial applications
• Diagnose and repair heating systems including gas furnaces, heat pumps, electric strip heat, and boilers
• Inspect and clean combustion equipment including heat exchangers, burners, igniters, and flue systems
• Document service calls with equipment findings, parts used, and recommendations for owner follow-up
• Communicate repair options and estimated costs to customers and obtain authorization before proceeding with non-warranty work