2026-125 - HVAC Mechanic

District School Board of Niagara; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

OMERS pension plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

District School Board of Niagara is seeking a qualified HVAC Technician to join the Maintenance Service Centre in St. Catharines. The role focuses on maintaining building automation systems, air handling units, and hydronic heating across DSBN facilities.

Qualified candidates will hold 313A or G.1 certificates and a valid Ontario Driver's license. This is a full-time, on-site position offering benefits, pension, and vacation as part of CUPE.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of servicing air handling and hydronic heating systems.
• Experience with building automation system controls and software.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce organized paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform demand, predictive, and preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and related assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with construction, safety codes, and DSBN policies.
• Manage administrative tasks and follow directions from Supervisors/Managers.
• Adhere to terms of the Collective Agreement.
• Limit responsibilities to described duties unless otherwise assigned.

Skills

Air handling systems

Building automation

Documentation & paperwork

Education

313A Refrigeration & AC Mechanic Certificate

G.1 Gas Fitter Certificate

Job description

The District School Board of Niagara

Invites applications for the following position:

HVAC Technician

FACILITY SERVICES JOB POSTING : 2026-125

Posting Date: October 13, 2026

Join the District School Board of Niagara and Maintenance Service Centre as a HVAC Maintenance Mechanic and become an integral part of an organized, and responsible Division dedicated to maintaining DSBN facilities and equipment for educational and curricular use.

Position Overview

The DSBN Maintenance Division is seeking qualified, organized, and resourceful trade candidates to complete demand and programmed work orders. Maintenance of air handling systems, hydronic heating systems, and all associated assemblies is the main responsibility of this position.

The Maintenance Mechanic position is assigned work orders through the DSBN Maintenance Division computerized maintenance management system – eBASE. Work orders are received electronically through a board-provided computer, and investigated on-site by troubleshooting components, and utilizing the resources and knowledge provided by the Maintenance Division Trade Foremen and Supervisors.

Duties

• Perform demand, predictive, and preventative maintenance on building automation system controls, air handling systems, hydronic heating systems, and all associated assemblies.
• Take responsibility for all work performed – ensuring compliance with all standard construction and maintenance practices – including building codes, regulations, and standards.
• Ensure administrative and organizational tasks are completed thoroughly.
• Ensure adherence to all DSBN policies and procedures. Follow direction according to Trade Foreman, Supervisor, and/or Manager.
• Abide by terms of Collective Agreement.
• The primary duties described above shall not be considered the totality of responsibilities and tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Either - Valid 313A – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Certificate of Qualification.
• Or - Valid G.1 - Gas Fitter Certificate of Qualification (O. Reg 215/01).
• Valid Ontario Driver's License.

Skills and Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in servicing and troubleshooting a wide variety of air handling and hydronic heating systems – such as unit ventilators, condensing boilers, hot water tanks, pumps, and electronic controls.
• Knowledge and experience with building automation system controls and software.
• Attention to detail and the capacity to produce organized, clear paperwork is integral.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Grid Level 1-S, $34.97 per hour.

This is a permanent, reliable 40-hour position in the CUPE Union Group including group benefits, an OMERS pension plan, and incrementally progressing paid vacation. The Maintenance Mechanic will work primarily from the St. Catharines Service Centre (9 Wright Street, St. Catharines); and as required and assigned throughout the DSBN school system utilizing a DSBN Maintenance vehicle.

Hours of Work

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

Reason for posting

Open FTE.

Additional Information

In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise that the information you provide on this form is collected under legal authority of the Education Act, and will be used as necessary for the recruitment, selection and employment purposes of the Board.

The DSBN is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to deliver quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities.

Personal information on this form is collected,usedanddisclosedin accordance withtheEducation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and theMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.R.S.O 1990, c.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose ofdeterminingeligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s). Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carlton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.

DSBN does notutilizeArtificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, orselectionof applicants.

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today.This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples. Acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living isdirectly relatedto the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.