gas technician

Government of Canada; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian governmental agency is seeking a skilled technician to install and service gas heating units. The ideal candidate will have a Gas Fitter Trade Certification and experience in the field. Responsibilities include installing devices, repairing gas appliances, and providing safety advice to clients. A valid driver's license and the ability to supervise up to two workers are necessary. This is an on-site role based in Peterborough, Ontario, with competitive health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in installation and servicing of gas heating units is essential
• Ability to supervise 1 to 2 people effectively
• Knowledge of safety features and maintenance of gas units

Responsibilities

• Install gas heating units and related components
• Measure and mark reference points for installation
• Service and repair gas appliances and systems
• Advise on standards and safety features

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Judgement

Dependability

Accuracy

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Gas Fitter Trade Certification

Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 3 or C

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

• Various locations
• Residential

Responsibilities Tasks

• Install gas heating units and their components
• Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
• Service gas heating units and their components
• Repair and service gas appliances and related equipment
• Advise clients regarding standards, safety features and maintenance of gas units and systems
• Supervise other workers
• 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 devices
• Test and replace defective equipment or components

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Fireplaces and chimneys

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• BonusGroup insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits