Refrigeration Mechanic

Mobilize Jobs; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University pension 9.4%

Vacation 3–6 weeks + 3 days between X–

Tuition waiver up to 12 UBC credits

Employee discounts

Job summary

UBC Student Housing and Community Services is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, refrigeration, cooling, and environmental control systems across SHCS facilities. Reporting to the Trades Manager, you will keep critical systems - from data centre cooling to lab environmental chambers - running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures, optimizing performance after repairs, installing new HVAC equipment, and performing

Qualifications

• Red Seal or BCTQ Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic certification.
• 3-5 years of related experience in an industrial setting.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver's licence.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical trades practices and procedures; demonstrated troubleshooting ability.
• Able to work in a team, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Desirable: 4th Class Power Engineer certificate.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical failures on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Test and optimize equipment performance after repairs.
• Install and commission new HVAC machinery and equipment, such as heat pumps and air conditioners.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Maintain, calibrate, and repair data centre cooling and environmental control systems, environmental chambers, lab coolers and freezers, chillers, cooling towers, condensers, and heat recovery equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and operating manuals; create written reports.
• Follow all maintenance procedures, regulatory codes, and WorkSafe practices to keep a safe workplace.
• Act as a trainer and mentor for apprentices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

Red Seal or BCTQ Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic certification

4th Class Power Engineer certificate (desirable)

Job description

About the role

Join UBC Student Housing and Community Services as a Refrigeration Mechanic, maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC, refrigeration, cooling, and environmental control systems across SHCS facilities. Reporting to the Trades Manager, you will keep critical systems - from data centre cooling to lab environmental chambers - running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical failures on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
• Test and optimize equipment performance after repairs
• Install and commission new HVAC machinery and equipment, such as heat pumps and air conditioners
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and inspections
• Maintain, calibrate, and repair data centre cooling and environmental control systems, environmental chambers, lab coolers and freezers, chillers, cooling towers, condensers, and heat recovery equipment
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and operating manuals; create written reports
• Follow all maintenance procedures, regulatory codes, and WorkSafe practices to keep a safe workplace
• Act as a trainer and mentor for apprentices

Qualifications

• Red Seal or BCTQ Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic certification
• 3-5 years of related experience in an industrial setting
• Valid BC Class 5 driver's licence
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical trades practices and procedures; demonstrated troubleshooting ability
• Able to work in a team, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
• Desirable: 4th Class Power Engineer certificate

Pay & benefits

• Annual salary $87,156.00
• Overtime paid at double time where applicable
• University pension: UBC contributes 9.4% of gross pensionable earnings
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks, growing to 6 weeks, plus 3 additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• Tuition waiver of up to 12 UBC undergraduate (or approved non-credit) course credits
• Access to UBC employee discounts and perks