HVAC Journeyman

Daikin Applied Americas; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas seeks a full‑time HVAC Journeyman for onsite work in Toronto, ON. You will service a range of commercial/industrial equipment, perform advanced diagnostics, and mentor apprentices.

You’ll engage in preventative maintenance, retrofits, and customer education, with safety and compliance as priorities. Benefits align with the local union and the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related HVAC experience with increasing responsibility or equivalent
• Journeyman status by the union
• Valid Driver’s License and driving record acceptable
• Local licensing/training as required by law

Responsibilities

• Service HVAC equipment including chillers, fan coils, water source heat pumps, AHUs, rooftops, cooling towers, and condensers
• Repair and replace defective components and wiring
• Inspect and maintain equipment to prevent breakdowns and callbacks
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, pipefitting, and brazing on commercial HVAC systems
• Conduct warranty service inspections and tests on equipment
• Educate customers on proper use, maintenance schedules, and manuals
• Lead apprentices through hands‑on demonstrations in rebuilds and retrofits
• Record billing, inventory, timecards, and related reports promptly
• Download programs into equipment and analyze chiller trend data for performance
• Maintain certifications and a clean, compliant work area

Skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Pipefitting

Brazing

Customer education

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree or HVAC cert

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the world’s largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking a full-time HVAC Journeyman. You’ll have the opportunity to work on all types of commercial and industrial equipment and cutting-edge technologies. Receive comprehensive training through in-person, online, and on-the-job programs. The equipment you’ll service includes, but is not limited to, large and small rooftop units, mini-split systems, chillers, and boilers. Make an impact and shape your career with a company passionate about growth. Come be part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive everything we do!

Location: Toronto, ON – Onsite

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform service of equipment including inspecting and testing systems to verify functionality including but not limited to chillers, fan coils, water source heat pumps, applied air handling units, rooftop units, cooling towers, and condenser tubes
• Repair and replace defective equipment, components, or wiring
• Maintain and inspect equipment to identify potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks
• Perform intermediate and advanced independent diagnostics, troubleshooting, pipefitting, and brazing of commercial HVAC equipment
• Conduct warranty service application by independently inspecting and testing systems to verify functionality of all commercial HVAC equipment
• Educate technical and non-technical customers on proper use of equipment, maintenance schedule, and operating manual usage
• Lead and participate in the rebuild and retrofit of commercial HVAC level units including the direction of apprentice level technicians through hands-on demonstration of the necessary steps
• Record and report billing, inventory, timecards, technician tip reports, and other articles as required and in a timely manner
• Download programs into commercial HVAC equipment and Micro controllers and analyze chiller trend data to ensure optimal performance
• Participate in available training through regional technician trainers, and off-site learning modules
• Maintain all required certifications and continue to develop new skill sets
• Ensure standards, policies, procedures, and maintenance of a clean work area are always upheld
• Complete jobsite hazard assessment prior to initiating service and adhere to Daikin Applied and customer safety policies and OSHA guidelines

Your Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree or technical school HVAC certification (preferred)
• 5+ years of related experience with increasing responsibility or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Accepted as Journeyman by the union
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
• Required license(s) and/or training card as required by local law district
• Rotational Emergency Call Support availability as required
• Previous experience in mentoring less experienced technicians
• Current first aid / CPR card (preferred)

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The expected hourly rate for this position is $70.57 in ON. The rate is subject to the amount outlined in the CBA and could change based on the level offered. Benefits are provided through a local labor union and aligned to the CBA.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you’re looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you’ll love a career at Daikin Applied!