HVAC Journeyperson Apprentice & Maintenance Tech

BGIS; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a qualified HVAC Journeyperson, Apprentice or Maintenance Mechanic to join our Ottawa facility. The role requires a valid COQ and working knowledge of building systems to install, service and maintain HVAC equipment in accordance with company policies and safety standards.

You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, respond to service requests, and support facility projects while ensuring uptime and asset integrity.

Qualifications

• College Diploma/Certification required.
• Must be a licensed HVAC/Refrigeration Technician or registered apprentice.
• Strong ability to adhere and to properly execute processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance.
• Ability to maintain building mechanical and other system troubleshooting and resolution skills.
• Current knowledge of fire, life and safety codes and standards and ability to research and apply related codes and standards.
• Possesses a strong environmental, health and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner.
• Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency.
• Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification.
• Mentoring skills required to support lower level technicians development.
• Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise.
• Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment
• Must meet enhanced security clearance requirements

Responsibilities

• Installs air conditioning, heating, and related equipment and components.
• Overhauls and services air conditioning, heating units and systems.
• Repairs, replaces and adjusts worn or broken parts HVAC equipment.
• Repairs and adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots problems with heating and air conditioning units and systems.
• Installs motors, thermostats, and humidistats.
• Performs routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance activities at assigned facility.
• Performs regular monitoring, inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime and safety objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation and asset integrity of assigned facility is maintained.
• Monitors assigned facility by conducting facility walkthroughs, mechanical and electrical equipment and systems monitoring.
• Assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentations are maintained.
• Maintains accurate inventory of all assigned tools/equipment and arranges for repair and replacement where required.
• Provides observations about facility and deficiencies and provides recommendations for enhancement and repair.
• Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.
• Ensures compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and any other applicable requirements.
• Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required
• Submits all expenditures on a timely basis.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

HVAC Certification

Licensed HVAC Technician

On-call readiness

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

College Diploma/Certification

Gasfitter II license

BES Operation Class 1 asset

Job description

BGIS is seeking a qualified HVAC Journeyperson, Apprentice or Maintenance Mechanic to join our Ottawa facility. The role requires a valid COQ and working knowledge of building systems to install, service and maintain HVAC equipment in accordance with company policies and safety standards.

You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, respond to service requests, and support facility projects while ensuring uptime and asset integrity.