heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic

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

Job summary

A government agency in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic. The role requires installation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems, along with customer service duties. Successful candidates will have relevant certifications, at least two years of experience, and must be able to work on-site without remote options. Physical endurance is necessary due to the nature of the tasks involved.

Benefits

Vehicle supplied by employer

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle supplied by employer.
• Experience in energy conservation and direct digital control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and overhaul heating systems.
• Coach and instruct apprentices.
• Provide customer service and troubleshoot heating systems.

Skills

Energy conservation

Electrical devices

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate

Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate

Tools

Welding and brazing equipment

Tools

Computerized monitoring tools

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On-site

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

Work setting

• On-site customer service

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Responsibilities

• Install and overhaul heating systems
• Install ventilation, air handling and air conditioning systems
• 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 system and test for leaks using testing devices
• Perform maintenance such as, recharging system with refrigerant, checking and testing regulators or calibrating system
• Handle, recover and store refrigerants
• Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems

Credentials

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate
• Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Energy conservation
• Computerized monitoring
• Electrical devices
• Electronic and solid state
• Pneumatic devices
• On-board diagnostics
• Direct digital control system
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems

• Rooftop (self-contained)
• Heat pump
• Filtration
• Humidification and de-humidification system
• Ventilation
• Cooling tower

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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