Hvac Technician

Afms Group (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in HVAC solutions seeks an experienced technician in South Africa, Gauteng. The role includes maintaining central and DX plants, supervising staff, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and possess recognized HVAC qualifications. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and teamwork while adhering to safety regulations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in HVAC systems.
• Valid driver's license (Code 8) is required.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain central plants and troubleshoot building management systems.
• Supervise junior staff and liaise with clients daily.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations in all tasks.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Client liaison

Troubleshooting

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

HVAC Qualification (Post Trade Test / N3)

Industrial refrigeration Trade Test

Job description

Key Accountabilities / Principle Responsibilities

Primary Duties

• Maintain central plants (chillers, pumps, towers & controls)
• Maintain DX plants (package units, RACS, splits)
• Maintain VRV systems and electrical panels
• Maintain and troubleshoot building management system
• Supervise junior staff
• Liaise with clients daily
• Perform standby duties as per roaster
• Work unplanned hours in case of an emergency to ensure business continuity.
• Perform any other duties as delegated by Management
• Carry out repairs on HVAC equipment as per client requests and in accordance with SLA and operational rules.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in line with the OSHACT.

Secondary Duties

• Ensure each planned maintenance job card has task sheet attached.
• Ensure that all staff working on the job have appropriate PPE.
• Ensure that risk assessment and LOTO procedure have been followed.
• Ensure all tasks relevant to the planned maintenance are carried out satisfactorily, in accordance with legal requirements and OEM.
• Complete job card in full and obtain completion signatures.
• Submit completed job card for closing
• Report any follow-up work and any safety related matters noticed.
• Complete plant logbook

General

• Train, develop and uplift junior staff through knowledge and skill transfer.
• Ensure that all tools used are well maintained, and the correct tools are used for the relevant trade
• Maintain good housekeeping in areas of responsibility
• Give feedback to helpdesk at each critical phase of the repair job.
• Demonstrate teamwork and readiness to assist fellow employees.
• Adhere to AFMS Policies, Protocols and Procedures
• Ensure compliance to Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• It should be noted that, for operational reasons, it may be necessary to perform tasks other than those described herein from time to time.
• Prescribed procedures may be amended by management as and when required

Key Skills and Experience

• Grade 12
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Experience on Central Plant
• Nationally recognized HVAC Qualification (Post Trade Test / N3)
• Industrial refrigeration Trade Test
• Valid drivers licence (Code 8)
• Valid Gas license to issue COC
• Safe Handling Certificate
• Knowledge and good understanding of applicable Health & Safety regulations and procedures
• Willing and flexible to work extended hours and / or outside of normal working hours where required

People and Management Skill

• Good people relationship skills
• Leadership skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Customer focused
• Good and proven leadership skillsAble to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to handle and control difficult situations
• Able to act quickly and calmly in an emergency
• Self-motivated
• Willingness to walk the extra mile

Key result areas

• Understand role of reporting to the business and client
• Understand interworking with various teams to ensure client financial compliances
• Understanding that feedback and communication is critical to success

Additional Responsibilities and Skills

• The employee acknowledges that all duties performed will reflect on the client and will thus act in a professional manner at all times, as FMS is a service provider, all necessary steps need to be taken to ensure that the service has been delivered according to client requirements, and to prescribed service levels.

Interested?

Submit your CV now.

All vacancies advertised by AFMS Group are in full adherence to South African labour legislation, including the Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

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Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, focusing on the qualifications, skills, and experience that are relevant to each role.

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