Senior HVAC Artisan at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• To assist, support the workshop manager with the daily operations of the HVAC workshop; 
• To execute demand and planned maintenance work of HVAC systems on the university campuses; 
• To ensure compliance with the quality standards of the University as well as statutory legislation and requirements;
• Supervise, upskill and train workshop employees; 
• Operate specialized equipment and power tools in accordance with the University’s business requirements; 
• Condition assessment of HVAC systems and implementation of remedial work ; 
• Carry out design, repair, operation, and maintenance of HVAC system; 
• Quality control of demand and planned maintenance; 
• Equipment installation and commissioning; 
• Maintenance optimization of HVAC systems; 
• Conduct failure investigation and report writing; 
• Manage statutory compliance. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12 with 5 years of proven experience OR a relevant National three-year Diploma with 3 years experience; 
• Proven experience in: 
• Servicing, Maintenance and Installation ;
• Commercial, residential and industrial projects ;
• Commissioning of HVAC systems.
• Trade test certificate; 
• A valid driver’s license. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES): 

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, power tools, and standards; 
• Knowledge of relevant Occupational Health and Safety Standards and Procedures; 
• Knowledge of types of material and applications; 
• Pre-processes e.g., sketches, technical drawings; 
• National building and engineering standards; 
• Technical aptitude – the ability to use tools and equipment for repairs and maintenance of HVAC systems; 
• The ability to apply analytical techniques to problem solving; 
• The ability to display planning and organizational skills; 
• The ability to work independently, motivate others, supervise workshop employees, upskill them and work well as part of a team; 
• The ability to be self-motivated and disciplined; 
• The ability to identify customer needs and remain customer focused; 
• Knowledge of installation, maintaining, repairing and commissioning of HVAC systems 
• The ability to use Microsoft Office; 
• Good communication skills. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: 

• Reading plans and drawings; 
• Health and safety training and experience; 
• Experience in the Higher Education environment & training; 
• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; 
• Management training; 
• Gas license; 
• Registration with South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors (SARACCA); 
• 2 years of experience working in an institute of higher education