HVAC Technician - Facilities Maintenance and Contracts

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Manitoba is looking for an HVAC Technician to carry out maintenance and repairs on heating and cooling equipment. This role requires a Certified Journeyman Gas Fitter and experience with HVAC systems. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer-paid benefits

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with HVAC equipment.
• Experience with installation and repair of commercial HVAC systems.
• Ability to read wiring and schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular HVAC maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate with contractors for HVAC maintenance.
• Monitor HVAC performance using Johnson Controls software.

Skills

HVAC equipment troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Certified Journeyman Commercial and Industrial Gas Fitter with an “A” Licence

Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (MOPIA) Licence

Tools

Johnson Controls METASYS system

Test equipment for diagnosing HVAC equipment

Basic hand tools for HVAC trade

Job description

Recruitment Details

Job Title HVAC Technician – Facilities Maintenance and Contracts

Department: Winnipeg Transit

Designated Work Location: 421 Osborne Street, onsite

Position Type: Permanent, full time

Salary: $2810.61 to $3194.44 bi-weekly

Posting No: 126177

Closing Date: August 15, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applicants from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City are encouraged to apply. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare in the online application.

Preference may be given to internal candidates.

Job Profile

The HVAC Technician will be responsible for performing and coordinating scheduled inspections, repairs and modifications to all heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment in the Transit department facilities.

As The HVAC Technicianyou Will

• Perform regular scheduled preventative maintenance inspections, troubleshoots and repairs on HVAC equipment and controls including make-up air units, exhaust fans, boilers, chillers, air conditioning units, etc., in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Perform layout, assembly installations and modifications to HVAC equipment in accordance with all codes and regulations.
• Assist with: developing preventative maintenance schedules and procedures related to HVAC equipment, maintaining an inventory of necessary spare HVAC components, determining the necessary tools and equipment required for HVAC equipment maintenance.
• Prepare necessary information and applications to obtain permits for installation and maintenance of gas equipment.
• Maintain and update blueprints and drawings to document modifications and component changes to HVAC equipment.
• Monitor HVAC equipment and controls performance using the Johnson Controls METASYS PC-based direct digital control system software.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance and repairs to HVAC equipment and systems with outside contractors and with other Winnipeg Transit areas when required.
  
  

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be a Certified Journeyman Commercial and Industrial Gas Fitter with an “A” Licence and a limited electrical licence.
• Must possess a Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (MOPIA) Licence.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience installing, troubleshooting and repairing HVAC equipment including direct and indirect fired makeup air units exceeding 400,000 Btu in capacity, exhaust fans exceeding 700 cfm, boilers, chillers, air conditioning systems, air handlers and all related controls, field devices and components.
• Experience operating and maintaining natural gas fired equipment required.
• Experience monitoring and controlling HVAC equipment operations using Johnson Controls METASYS system is required.
• Must be able to read and interpret wiring, schematic and control drawings for PLC and hard-wired control circuits and to use test equipment to diagnose equipment faults on HVAC equipment.
• Requires demonstrated organizational skills to complete several concurrent projects in an environment of rapidly changing priorities.
• Must be able to communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to effectively lead a small group of workers and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Requires ability to adhere to the requirement of Respectful Workplace Standard.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is his/her responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid .
• Must possess a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence in good standing.
• Must be physically capable of performing the routine manual labour components of the position, which may include but are not limited to: heavy lifting (up to 100lbs), maneuvering within or around large equipment, exposure to dust, noise, extreme weather conditions, diesel exhaust fumes and chemical agents used in the mechanical field.
• Successful candidate(s) must have a complete set of hand tools specific to the trade on the first day of employment.
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Copy of Journeyman Certificate (Required).
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (or as required)

Employee Group: Amalgamated Transit Union

Position Reports To: Supervisor of Facilities Maintenance

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.