Choppies
HVAC Refrigeration Technician (1)
Purpose of Classification:
Installs, repairs, overhauls, and maintains heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a journey level position and the second in a series of five classifications. Working conditions include
unrestricted movement to different stores to carry out Maintenance and Repairs of HVAC and
Refrigeration Units as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
This classification typically reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Examples of Duties:
Troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls equipment such as air compressors, pumps, air handlers, air dryers,
heat exchangers, other environmental changing devices, other mechanical equipment or electrical
pneumatic and electronic components.
Installs, maintains, or repairs pneumatic valves, electric valves, heat transfer equipment, ventilation, and
air distribution equipment.
Installs and replaces all types of pumps or refrigeration equipment according to prints, specifications, diagrams, or other instructions.
Reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control
level of fluid pressure and distribution in systems.
Operates various refrigeration recovery equipment in compliance with EPA guidelines.
Solders with sil-fos and silver solder, layout, and fit piping.
Tests malfunctioning systems and components using electrical, mechanical, digital, and pneumatic
controls.
Maintains cooling towers, water treatment facilities, and tower distribution system.
Prepares estimates for repairs and installation of equipment.
Will be required to perform other duties as assigned by management, not restricted to, but to multi task as instructed.
Performs planned maintenance, regular servicing, and repairs to refrigeration equipment of all types, sizes, and temperature ranges (ZX Units, Simplex Units and Multiplex Units).
Maintains records of repairs or equipment requiring future service minimum.
Coordinates work schedules with other departments and shops in order to keep inconvenience to a
Provides technical information on both, job cards, weekly reports of HVAC/Refrigeration Routine
checkups/ scheduled Maintenance and Repairs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the HVAC or refrigeration tools, materials, and test equipment.
Knowledge of repair, maintenance, and installation techniques.
Skill in reading and understanding schematics.
Skill in analyzing HVAC or refrigeration malfunctions from performance and test equipment readings
and determining appropriate repairs.
Skill in both verbal and written communication.
Skill in basic electrical wiring and basic electrical troubleshooting (low Voltage 400v-220V).
Minimum Qualifications:
Six years of progressively responsible HVAC or refrigeration experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have
been achieved. Some positions may require Chlorofluorocarbons Certification upon employment.
Email your Application and CV to hr@choppies.co.zm and hroffice@choppies.co.zm.
Closing date for submissions for this position are valid up to the 28th of February, 2023.