refrigeration technician

R F bakery equipment Ltd; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC service provider in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced technician to install and maintain heating and refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience, relevant trade certifications, and strong attention to detail. This permanent position offers a physically demanding role with various health benefits including dental and long-term care insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in HVAC or refrigeration.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical instructions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work legally in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Install and overhaul heating systems.
• Interpret blueprints to plan methods of operation.
• Troubleshoot ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses/goggles

Gloves

Job description

Work details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• On-site customer service

Tasks

• Install and overhaul heating systems
• Install refrigeration systems
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Troubleshoot heating systems
• Troubleshoot ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate

Control systems

• Electrical devices
• Electronic and solid state
• Pneumatic devices
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available