Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Manage and monitor operational, preventative and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Maintain equipment and replacement programmes, including the documenting and inventory of all related systems.
• Manage the work of all HVAC contractors and service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and budgetary restrictions.
• Assist in vendor selection and soliciting bids for HVAC services.
• Ensure that the design and maintenance of HVAC systems meet legislative as well as health and safety requirements.
• Supervise the installation of HVAC systems, and specify maintenance and operating procedures.
• Negotiate and develop project contracts with external service providers.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide assistance as directed.
• Commission, organise and assess the work of contractors.
• Manage and forecast expenditure, using full life-cycle costing techniques and ensure that work is completed within budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager of operations.
• Manage the performance and development of staff in the HVAC subsection.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a national trade test in refrigeration or mechanical;
• N4 in refrigeration qualification or equivalent technical qualification; and
• two to five years’ experience in a technical trade environment

Working experience in:

• the service maintenance of air-conditioning units, including fitment and layout;
• conversant in the dynamics of a high-rise and/or high-tech commercial office and building environment;
• maintaining electrical equipment and systems;