Halifax Service Team – Refrigeration Service Technician

Valley Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross health and dental coverage

Paid personal time

Paid vacation time

Uniform allowance(805 USD/CAD)?

RRSP matching starting at 2%

Job summary

Valley Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform regular scheduled service, maintenance, startups, troubleshooting and repairs on refrigeration and HVAC systems in the Halifax area.

You will promote growth of the service team as a field representative of Refrigeration and HVAC. Qualified candidates hold a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Journeyman Certificate or Red Seal or are working through an apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Possession of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Journeyman Certificate or Red Seal or be working through apprenticeship.
• Own hand tools, drill, impact and tool pouch.
• Ability to travel daily within the service area, with some travel to outer regions as necessary (Company vehicle provided).
• Flexible schedule is required.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts 5 days a week.
• Physical requirements include lifting, pushing/pulling, standing, bending, climbing ladders and working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration, air conditioning units and related systems.
• Troubleshoot onsite mechanical issues.
• Perform routine maintenance, service and warranty work.
• Interact with customers and follow safe work practices.
• Document work performed on service assignments.
• Other duties as required to meet customer/business needs.

Education

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Journeyman Certificate or Red Seal or working through apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Drill

Impact tool

Tool pouch

Job description

Job Type

Full Time

Position Details

To perform regular scheduled service, maintenance, startups, troubleshooting and repairs on a variety of refrigeration and HVAC systems. You will also be responsible for promoting the continued growth of the service team to current and potential new customers as a field representative of Refrigeration and HVAC.

A qualified candidate will possess a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Journeyman Certificate or Red Seal or be working through their apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration, air conditioning units and combined heating, ventilation & cooling systems, and repair residential heating and cooling systems
• Troubleshoot onsite mechanical issues
• Perform routine maintenance, service and warranty work
• Interact with our customers
• Follow safe work practices
• Document work performed on service assignments
• Other duties as required to meet customer/business needs

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license with a good abstract.
• Own hand tools, drill, impact and tool pouch.
• Ability to travel daily withing the service area, with some travel to the outer regions as necessary (Company vehicle provided).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts 5 days a week
• Physical requirements of the position include: lifting, pushing and pulling, standing, bending/crouching, reaching, climbing ladders, and working at heights and in tight spaces, as allowed by OHS regulations.
• The job is physically demanding and involves working on rooftops and with materials such as industrial glues and cleaning chemicals.

Benefits

Compensation Range: $25.00-$45.00+ hourly.

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

• Blue Cross health and dental coverage (50/50 cost share)
• 100% Paramedial coverage ($1000.00 annually)
• Paid personal time (5 days or 40 hours annually)
• Paid vacation time (4% or 2 weeks annually)
• Uniform allowance ($805.00 annually)
• RRSP matching starting at 2%
• On-call bonus
• After hours meal bonus
• Monthly tool raffle (2 winners of $500/month)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and career development
• Annual performance review
• Advancement opportunities
• Tool replacement policy
• Great company culture
• Competitive salaries
• Weekly pay

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia