heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Halifax is seeking a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic to install and maintain heating systems, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The successful candidate must hold the necessary trade certifications and be prepared for physically demanding work at the location. Responsibilities include troubleshooting systems, providing customer service, and maintaining safety standards. A valid driver's license is required as transportation may be provided by the employer.

Benefits

Vehicle supplied by employer

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install and overhaul heating systems.
• Install ventilation, air handling, and air conditioning systems.
• Troubleshoot heating systems.
• Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components.
• Provide customer service.

Skills

Energy conservation

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Client focus

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Welding equipment

Refrigeration testing devices

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses/goggles

Tools

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

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 Control systems

• 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