HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) mechanic

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

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is looking for a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic. The ideal candidate will perform installation and maintenance of systems, troubleshoot issues, and deliver on-site customer service. Essential qualifications include specific trade certifications and the ability to work in various environmental conditions. Benefits include health care plans and paramedical services coverage.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification is required.
• Must have Working at Heights training.
• Possess a valid Driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Measure and lay out reference points for installation.
• Troubleshoot heating systems and refrigeration systems.
• Provide customer service and perform maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Odours
• Outdoors

Work setting

• On-site customer service

Responsibilities Tasks

• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• Troubleshoot heating systems
• Troubleshoot ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
• 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
• Working at heights training
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate
• Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Air conditioning and refrigeration systems

• Rooftop (self-contained)
• Heat pump
• Air motioning and circulation
• Filtration
• Built up (split system)
• Humidification and de-humidification system
• Ventilation
• Cooling tower
• Geothermal

Additional information Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage