HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) mechanic

Hartley and Co. Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heating and air conditioning seeks a qualified Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic. Responsibilities include installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining HVAC systems. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and be prepared for physically demanding work. Experience is an asset, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in refrigeration and air conditioning systems is an asset.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Physically demanding work with heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Perform maintenance and repair on refrigeration systems.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Installation

Client focus

Flexibility

Education

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

• Install ventilation, air handling and air conditioning systems
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• 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
• Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
• 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

Control systems

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes