gas technician

Government of Canada; Caledon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Ontario is seeking a Gas Fitter to install and maintain gas heating units and related components. The role involves measuring and marking reference points, repairing appliances, and ensuring safety compliance through testing and adjusting mechanisms. Candidates must have a Gas Fitter Trade Certification and experience in various challenging conditions, including confined spaces. This position is physically demanding and requires attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence required.
• Gas Fitter Trade Certification is mandatory.
• Experience working in confined spaces and handling heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Install gas heating units and their components.
• Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment.
• Install and maintain meters and regulators.
• Prepare tenders and quotations.
• Repair and service gas appliances.
• Study drawings and specifications.
• Test and adjust control mechanisms.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Gas detecting devices

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Install gas heating units and their components
• Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
• Install and maintain meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Repair and service gas appliances and related equipment
• Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
• Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devicesEstimate costs and materials
• Test and replace defective equipment or components

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Gas Fitter Trade Certification
• Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 2 or B
• Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 3 or C

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Team player