heating and air conditioning mechanic

Government of Canada; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to join their team. This role involves installing and maintaining heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC systems, a commitment to safety, and the ability to coach apprentices. With a focus on environmental sustainability, this position contributes to green job initiatives, helping to achieve Canada's net-zero target. Join a dynamic team and make a positive impact in your community while enjoying comprehensive health benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dental Plan

Disability Benefits

Health Care Plan

Vision Care Benefits

Transportation Provided by Employer

Group Insurance Benefits

Life Insurance

Paramedical Services Coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC systems installation and maintenance.
• Strong ability to interpret blueprints and troubleshoot various systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and overhaul heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems.
• Coach and instruct apprentices while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Heating Systems Installation

Refrigeration Systems Installation

Air Conditioning Systems Installation

Blueprint Interpretation

Customer Service

Troubleshooting

Coaching Apprentices

Welding and Brazing

Attention to Detail

Manual Dexterity

Education

Registered Apprenticeship Certificate

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Tools

Welding Equipment

Refrigerant Recovery Equipment

Testing Devices

Safety Equipment/Gear

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  Overview Languages

  English

  Education

  • Registered Apprenticeship certificate

  Experience

  5 years or more

  On site

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

  Green job

  Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs.

  This position is considered a green job because it involves tasks and responsibilities that contribute to positive environmental outcomes and help Canada achieve its net-zero target.

  Work setting

  • Willing to relocate

  Responsibilities Tasks

  • Install and overhaul heating systems
  • Install refrigeration systems
  • Install ventilation, air handling, and air conditioning systems
  • Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
  • Measure and lay out reference points for installation
  • Prepare tenders and quotations
  • Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
  • Troubleshoot heating systems
  • Troubleshoot ventilation, air handling, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems
  • Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
  • Coach and instruct apprentices
  • Measure, cut, and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
  • Provide customer service
  • Start up systems and test for leaks using testing devices
  • Perform maintenance such as recharging systems with refrigerant, checking and testing regulators, or calibrating systems
  • Interpret gas codes
  • Handle, recover, and store refrigerants
  • Repair and replace parts and components for refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, or heat pump systems

  Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

  Experience and specialization

  • Control systems: Energy conservation, Electrical devices, Electronic and solid state, Pneumatic devices, On-board diagnostics, Direct digital control system
  • Air conditioning and refrigeration systems: Rooftop (self-contained), Heat pump, Air motioning and circulation, Filtration, Built-up (split system), Humidification and dehumidification systems, Ventilation, Cooling tower

  Additional information

  Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's license validity check

  Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's license
  • Vehicle supplied by employer

  Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Attention to detail
  • Manual dexterity

  Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Safety equipment/gear
  • Steel-toed safety boots

  Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgment
  • Reliability
  • Team player

  Benefits

  Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

  Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

  Other benefits

  • Transportation provided by employer