mechanic, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning)

Government of Canada - Western; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to join their team in North Vancouver. This role involves installing and maintaining heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, contributing to environmental sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC systems, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to customer service. Join a team dedicated to positive environmental outcomes and help Canada achieve its net-zero target while working in a physically demanding yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

Dental Plan

Disability Benefits

Health Care Plan

Vision Care Benefits

Learning/Training Paid by Employer

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in HVAC installation and maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for heating and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems related to HVAC systems.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Customer Service

Blueprint Interpretation

Troubleshooting

Manual Dexterity

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Welding Equipment

Testing Devices

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

• Residential renovation

Responsibilities Tasks

• Install and overhaul heating systems
• Install refrigeration systems
• Install ventilation, air handling and air conditioning systems
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Troubleshoot heating systems
• Troubleshoot ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
• Provide customer service
• Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices
• Perform maintenance such as, recharging system with refrigerant, checking and testing regulators or calibrating system
• Interpret gas codes
• Handle, recover and store refrigerants
• Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications and building codes

Experience and specialization Types of systems

• Refrigeration

Control systems

• Electrical devices
• Electronic and solid state
• Direct digital control system

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems

• Heat pump

Equipment and machinery experience

• HVAC
• Heat exchangers

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer