HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) mechanic

Canada Royal Milk ULC; Kingston; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading refrigeration company in Kingston is seeking a skilled technician to install and maintain heating and ventilation systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in troubleshooting HVAC systems and must possess Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification. The role is permanent, offers health benefits, and involves physically demanding tasks.

Benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in installation and maintenance.
• Certification in refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics required.

Responsibilities

• Install and overhaul heating and ventilation systems.
• Troubleshoot heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Coach apprentices and conduct system testing.

Skills

Troubleshooting heating systems

Installation and maintenance of refrigeration systems

Ability to interpret blueprints

Coaching and instructing apprentices

Welding and brazing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• Work site environment: See details below
• Work setting: See details below

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Install and overhaul heating systems
• 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
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• 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
• Interpret gas codes
• 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
• Working at heights training

Control systems

• Energy conservation
• Computerized monitoring
• Electrical devices
• Electronic and solid state
• Pneumatic devices
• On-board diagnostics
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)