Licensed Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (313A)

Go Industries; Barrie; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Go Industries in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking a Technician IV for HVAC/Refrigeration in a critical environment. The role involves operating facility systems, preventive maintenance, and following strict processes and safety requirements.

This full-time, on-site position at a Critical Environment site requires 313A HVAC certification and Gasfitter I/II. Shifts rotate day and night in continental patterns (12-hour shifts).

Qualifications

• HVAC installation, servicing and repair of heating and cooling systems.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety, building codes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work in a regulated critical environment site.
• Proven experience as licensed HVAC/Refrigeration Technician.
• Must wear PPE and maintain safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Install HVAC equipment and components for the facility.
• Overhaul, service and repair HVAC units and systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC problems and adjust systems.
• Maintain inventory and ensure tools are in good condition.
• Respond to routine and on-demand service requests and PM tasks.
• Assist in facility-related projects and client-related activities.

Skills

HVAC experience

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Mentoring skills

Continental shifts

Education

College Diploma/Certification

HVAC 313A certificate

Gasfitter I/II

Job description

Technician IV - HVAC/Refrigeration (Critical Environment)

has experience and holds a valid 313A. The Technician is responsible for operating facility systems, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, routine services on facility mechanical and other systems for the assigned facility within the limits of company policy and trade certification. The Technician is also responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, security and fire protection.

This is a full-time on-site opportunity located in Borden, ON at a Critical Environment site.

This opportunity has continental shifts which rotate between days and nights

(ie. 3 on & 2 off, 2 on & 3 off). The shifts are 12 hours: Day shifts 7:00am - 7:00pm and Night shifts 7:00pm to 7:00am

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• A valid HVAC Certificate of Qualification (313A) is required
• Gasfitter I or II is required

KEY DUTIES & 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.

Maintenance

• Performs work in accordance to established processes and practices.
• Complies with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection.
• Responds to 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.

Client Relations

• Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical conditions and deficiencies and provides recommendations for enhancement and repair.
• Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.

Administration

• Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.
• Ensures the manner in which work is performed is in 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

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Experience working at a critical environment site is considered a strong asset
• College Diploma/Certification required
• Experience required as a licensed HVAC/Refrigeration Technician
• 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, safety and building 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 continental shifts
• Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment
• Must meet enhanced security clearance requirements

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• A valid HVAC Certificate of Qualification (313A) is required
• Gasfitter I or II is required

This is a regular, full-time position with a hourly range of $38.25 - $45.00 per hour. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.