Refrigeration Mechanic

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hamilton is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to inspect, maintain, and repair refrigeration equipment. The role involves ensuring systems function properly and adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 diploma, relevant certification, and substantial experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the refrigeration field.
• Courses in mathematics, physics, shop, blueprint reading, and mechanical drawing.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and troubleshoots refrigeration equipment.
• Carries out corrective and preventative maintenance work.
• Responds to emergency calls as required.

Skills

Numerical ability

Mechanical aptitude

Initiative

Judgment

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a Refrigeration Mechanic

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Refrigeration Mechanic inspects, maintains, repairs and installs refrigeration equipment for preserving food, making ice, cooling water, and air conditioning the hospital buildings. All work is carried out in accordance with established guidelines and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Grade 12 diploma with courses in mathematics, physics, shop, blueprint reading, and mechanical drawing
-Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a Refrigeration Mechanic
-A minimum of 5 years’ experience plus selected instruction in the refrigeration field
-Numerical ability is needed to perform arithmetic calculations in determining equipment efficiency and in the cutting and assembling of tubing and parts
-Proven aptitude for working on mechanical units, maintaining and repairing refrigeration equipment
-Initiative and judgement required in planning installation of new equipment, detecting malfunctioning of equipment, and making repairs
-Ability to work to set standards following manufacturer's specifications and blueprints

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Adheres to all safety regulations an maintains a good preventative maintenance schedule
-Inspects and troubleshoots refrigeration equipment; coolers, freezers, and air conditioning units to determine that all are functioning properly
-Examines refrigeration equipment using appropriate equipment, observing condition of electric motor, cleaning dirt and lint from motor and condenser, and adding or removing refrigerant to adjust vacuum or pressure
-Carries out corrective and preventative maintenance work to refrigeration equipment as established by Supervisor.
-Tests efficiency of systems with appropriate test equipment, and makes adjustments where necessary
-Installs and repairs equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and blueprints
-Participates in the installation of pipelines, wiring, structural platforms, and protective coverings
-Handles procedures such as winter shutdown, spring start-up, routine summer checks of the rooftop units used for air conditioning of the hospital buildings
-Evacuates refrigerant from defective / obsolete equipment in accordance with TSSA standards
-Works within Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including creating Work Orders and completing Work Order Completion Comments
-Performs and carries out other duties and assignments as directed
-Responds to emergency calls as required on occasion
-Participates in Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations as required
-Supports supervisors with Equipment Maintenance Programs for refrigeration equipment as required

HOURLY RATE:
$35.14...$35.81....$36.47