heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic

Government of Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Winnipeg is seeking a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heating and cooling systems, requiring specific certifications such as the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate. Applicants must possess strong technical skills and a dedication to environmental sustainability, with a comprehensive benefits package including health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory.
• Criminal record check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot heating systems.
• Assemble and install refrigeration components.
• Repair and replace components in HVAC systems.

Skills

Troubleshoot heating systems

Provide customer service

Attention to detail

Coaching apprentices

Excellent oral communication

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate

Tools

Welding equipment

Refrigerant testing devices

Computerized monitoring devices

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Interpret gas codes
• 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

Apprenticeship training

• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training
• Level five apprenticeship training

Experience and specialization Control systems

• Energy conservation
• Computerized monitoring
• Electrical devices
• Electronic and solid state
• Direct digital control system

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems

• Rooftop (self-contained)
• Heat pump
• Filtration
• Built up (split system)
• Humidification and de-humidification system
• Ventilation

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits