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AC Technician

Category

Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

10/31/2026
6 days left

Employer / Company

SMARTEC ELECTRONICS LTD logo
SMARTEC ELECTRONICS LTD
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Description (Public)

The AC Technician installs, services, repairs and maintains air conditioning units for SMARTEC's customers and premises, ensuring units are installed correctly, faults are diagnosed and fixed promptly, and customers receive safe, reliable after-sales service.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Install split, window, cassette and other AC units according to manufacturer specifications and safety standards
  • Carry out site surveys to advise on unit placement, pipe routing and power requirements; test and commission newly installed units and demonstrate their operation to customers
  • Diagnose faults in AC systems, including electrical, refrigerant, compressor and control problems
  • Carry out repairs and replace faulty parts such as capacitors, fan motors, sensors and PCBs
  • Perform routine servicing, including cleaning filters and coils, checking gas levels and leak detection; handle refrigerant gas safely, including recharging and recovery
  • Respond to service calls and complaints within agreed turnaround times and explain faults, repair options and costs clearly to customers
  • Complete job cards, service reports and customer sign-offs for every job; identify and record warranty claims
  • Look after company tools, equipment and vehicles; request spare parts in good time and follow health and safety procedures, especially for work at heights, electrical work and gas handling
  • Work with sales, showroom and logistics teams to schedule installations and deliveries; assist junior technicians and helpers

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Minimum of a Certificate in a relevant technical field (refrigeration and air conditioning or similar)
  • At least 1 year of hands-on AC installation, service and repair experience
  • Sound knowledge of AC systems, refrigerant handling and safe electrical work
  • Ability to diagnose faults in electrical, refrigerant, compressor and control systems
  • English language requirement

Skills & Competencies:

  • Professional, courteous customer service and a neat appearance on every job
  • Clear communication of faults, repair options and costs
  • Reliability and safety consciousness, especially for work at heights and gas handling

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