heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic in Saint John. This role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting heating and cooling systems while ensuring a high level of customer service. Candidates should have relevant certifications and a focus on energy efficiency. A valid driver's licence is required, and physical demands include handling heavy loads and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Valid driver's licence and vehicle supplied by employer.
• Physically demanding work requiring manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install and overhaul heating and air conditioning systems.
• Troubleshoot heating and refrigeration systems.
• Prepare tenders and quotations.

Skills

Energy conservation

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written 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

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses/goggles

Gloves

Job description

Overview 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 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

Credentials 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

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