HVAC-R Journeypersons or 3/4th Year Apprentice

Gateway-Mechanical-Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 4,133,000 - 6,888,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Mechanical is seeking HVAC-R Journeypersons or 3/4th Year Apprentices to service and install commercial and industrial HVACR systems across Alberta. You will diagnose, repair, and retrofit equipment, alternating between service calls and project work.

Strong problem solving, safety, and customer communication are essential for success on site. You should hold a Journeyman Cert (or be indentured as an Apprentice) with 2+ years of HVACR experience, and be comfortable with on-call

Qualifications

• Journeyman Cert or indentured Apprentice HVACR role.
• 2+ years experience in HVACR on commercial/industrial sites.
• Gas ticket and safety certifications (Fall Protection, AWP, H2S).
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to handle on-call rotation without dropping off.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues on HVACR systems like a technician.
• Repair and maintain commercial & industrial HVACR equipment.
• Install and retrofit equipment, ensuring clean, compliant work.
• Read blueprints and schematics and apply them to jobs.
• Keep documentation accurate and communicate clearly with customers.

Skills

Journeyman Cert

3/4 Year Apprentice

HVACR Experience

On-call Rotation

Safety Minded

Education

Journeyman Cert/Indentured Apprentice

Job description

HVAC-R Journeypersons or 3/4th Year Apprentice

Location: Wherever the problem is in Alberta (and sometimes across Western Canada — we get around)

Keep Your Cool. Fix the Chaos. Cash in When You Nail It.

Let’s be real — refrigeration isn’t glamorous… until everything breaks and suddenly you’re the most important person on site.

At Gateway Mechanical, we’re looking for Journeyman & 3/4th Year Apprentice Refrigeration Technicians who know their stuff, don’t panic under pressure, and maybe even enjoy the challenge (just a little).

If you like variety, hate boredom, and take pride in doing the job right the first time — you’ll fit in just fine.

Who We Are (Quick Version — No Fluff)

• Around since 1968 (we know what we’re doing)
• 40,000+ service calls a year — yeah, we’re busy
• Local crews backed by serious technical brainpower

Translation: You won’t be stuck guessing. You’ll have support when you need it — and room to run when you don’t.

The Gig

This role isn’t just service. And it’s not just projects.

It’s both — because doing one all the time gets boring.

You’ll:

• Jump between service calls and project installs
• Fix what’s broken
• Build what’s new
• Figure things out when they don’t make sense (because they won’t always)

One day you’re saving a grocery store’s product. Next day you’re installing a brand-new system like a boss.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Diagnose issues like a detective (minus the trench coat)
• Repair and maintain commercial & industrial HVACR systems
• Install and retrofit equipment — clean, compliant, and done right
• Read blueprints without pretending you understand them
• Keep your paperwork tight (yes, it matters)
• Show customers you know your stuff without talking in circles

Let’s Talk Projects (aka Where You Can Shine)

We don’t just want bodies on-site — we want people who take ownership.

Project work = opportunity to earn more

If your projects are:

You get rewarded. Simple as that.

No gimmicks — just recognition for doing solid work.

What Makes You “That Tech”

You:

• Don’t wait around to be told what to do
• Can troubleshoot without spiraling
• Show up on time (it’s not optional)
• Communicate clearly — no guessing games
• Actually care about safety (and your fingers)
• Know when to ask for help — and when not to

You’ll Need

• Journeyman Cert (or indentured Apprentice)
• Supermarket experience — big plus here
• 2+ years experience
• Ability to handle on-call rotation without disappearing
• Valid Class 5 license + decent driving record
• Gas ticket
• Fall Protection, AWP, H2S (you know the drill)

Why Gateway?

• You won’t be bored
• You’ll actually grow your skills
• You’ll work with people who know what they’re doing
• And when you perform — it pays off

The Bottom Line

If you:

• Fix problems instead of walking away from them
• Take pride in your work (even the messy jobs)
• Like a mix of service calls and building projects
• And want to be part of a team that actually pulls its weight…