heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic

Manpower Services Canada Limit; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing company in Nova Scotia is hiring for a permanent and physically demanding role in HVAC installation and maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications in refrigeration and air conditioning. The position requires attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to handle heavy loads. Experience of 2 to 3 years in the field is preferred, working 40 to 50 hours per week.

Benefits

Vehicle supplied by employer

Safety gear provided

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Experience in refrigeration and air conditioning systems is required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant work experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install and overhaul heating systems.
• Prepare tenders and quotations.
• Troubleshoot heating and ventilation systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Physical stamina

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification

Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate

Job description

Overview

Job details extracted from the listing. This role is permanent, with English as the working language and 40 to 50 hours per week.

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 to 50 hours per week
• Education :
• Expérience :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• On-site customer service

Tasks

• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

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

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

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years