ABOUT THE JOB:
The CSIR has a vacancy for Air-Con Technician in the Facilities Management and Security Services Portfolio. The incumbent will perform installation and maintenance of air-conditioning, heating and refrigeration in specific areas of the CSIR. This position is based in Pretoria.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Routine maintenance tasks on air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in specific areas;
Monitor and test system performance using special equipment, such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware
Carry out emergency repairs as may be required;
Maintain tools used in heating, ventilating and air -conditioning maintenance (HVAC);
Installation of split units, inverter split units, packaged units and ventilation systems;
Carry out preventative maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration systems;
All other maintenance tasks allocated.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
A national (N3) certificate with at least three years air-conditioning, electrical and refrigeration experience;
Air-conditioning Trade Test Certificate;
Knowledge of the operations of air-conditioning systems;
Knowledge of all basic refrigeration principles;
A Code B or EB driver’s license;
Knowledge of diverse installations;
Ability to meet demanding deadlines;
Be tolerant and understanding of a demanding client base;
High degree of customer focus and care;
Be skilled in the fault finding, operations and repairs of all related site installations.
Closing date: 13 May 2022
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please email us at Recruitment02@csir.co.za Please do-not send application to this mailbox, it is for inquiries only.
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
