
HARISS INTERNATIONAL
Job title: AC Technician
Work Location: Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda
Division / Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Utilities in charge
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify, Safeguard and maintain all cooling machines and systems in the Factory by making sure they are safe and in a good working condition.
- Receive, install, inspect, repair air conditioner and maintain all the cooling machines and systems including air conditioners, chillers, cooling towers, coolers, containers and some residential fridges.
- Ventilate equipment and controls making sure they operate efficiently and continuously.
- Perform regular maintenance work on cooling units.
- Diagnose electrical and mechanical defects and malfunctions in AC’s.
- Make adjustment and do calibrations of thermostatic controls.
- Install new air-conditioning systems and equipment.
- Clean blowers and coils, check tensions of belts and motors.
- Make plans and designs of new air-conditioning systems including their installation and maintenance.
- Inspect and maintain refrigerators and ice machines, and chilled water supply systems.
- Any other duties as assigned by management.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of an Ordinary diploma in technical training in HVAC systems or any other relevant discipline.
- Working experience maintaining and repairing heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and other related systems such as electrical systems, DX units, heat pumps, and chillers.
- Possess certification in refrigerant transition and recovery.
- Possess county air conditioning mechanic license or its equivalent
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
Key Requirements:
- At least 2-3 years hands-on in the Food Industry. Beverage manufacturing plant is a distinct advantage.
- Familiar with Carbonated Soft Drinks and/or water treatment plant.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practice