HVAC Technician

at  AFMS Group

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 house-keeping 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.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Experience on Central Plant
• Nationally recognised HVAC Qualification (Post Trade Test / N3)
• Industrial refrigeration Trade Test
• Valid driver’s licence (Code 8)
• 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

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 customers on a daily basis
• 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 to 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 log book