Temperature Control Mechanic / HVAC

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary benefits

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Temperature Control Mechanic/HVAC to maintain and repair HVAC control devices, systems, and air balancing across multiple hospital sites in the Edmonton Zone. You will work under supervision, using schematics and specs to repair complex building maintenance systems and resolve urgent service requests.

The role requires 2+ years in HVAC/BMS controls, a relevant trade certificate, and 5th Class Power Engineering or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related trade or technology program.
• Minimum two years HVAC/BMS controls experience, preferably in a hospital.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Good computer skills and familiarity with CMMS and MS Office.
• Knowledge of indoor air quality and ability to review drawings/specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC control devices, system configurations, and air balancing.
• Inspect and monitor building mechanical systems to ensure reliability.
• Start-up and test for leaks, repair/replace parts for refrigeration, AC, ventilation, or heat pump systems.

Skills

HVAC/BMS experience

Diagnostic skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading drawings/specs

Computer literacy

Education

Post-secondary trade program

Refrigeration & AC certificate

5th Class Power Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the FM&E Manager and under limited supervision, the Temperature Control Mechanic (TCM) performs a variety of skilled, complex maintenance and repair duties. This requires use of schematics, blueprints and specifications while using precedence and judgment in determining work methods used in accordance with accepted codes, standards, regulations and procedures. Most duties will involve decisions on equipment operation, alteration, program modification or repairs, determination of cause of equipment breakdowns and resolving emergency or urgent requests for service. The TCM operates specialized equipment including complex building maintenance systems, tests equipment and is responsible for maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in accordance with Health Shared Services standards and practices. This position inspects and monitors all building mechanical systems and completes mechanical maintenance work to ensure proper equipment operation and reliability. Due to the diversity and extensive interdependence of the BMS and the HVAC systems, a wide range of training and experience is necessary to successfully carry out the duties of this position. Duties include system start up and testing for leaks using testing devices, repairing and replacing parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems. This position will be required to work at other hospital sites in the Edmonton Zone (including rural). These sites include Alberta Hospital Edmonton, Sturgeon Community Hospital, Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, Strathcona Community Hospital / CASA, Northeast Community Health Centre, Leduc Community Hospital, Devon General Hospital, Westview Health Centre, Henwood Treatment Centre, Food Service Centre and Central Production North. Possibility of rotating shifts including weekends.

Description:

As a Temperature Control Mechanic/HVAC, you may perform maintenance, repair, alteration and installation of HVAC control devices, system configurations and air balancing.

Transition Company: Health Shared Services Classification: Temperature Control Mec/HVAC Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Facilities Maintenance and Engineering Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 01-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 11-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 14-JUN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $46.94 Maximum Salary: $50.67 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary education in a related trade or technology program.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Certificate.
• We may consider an Electrician/Gasfitter/Electronic / Instrumentation/Sheetmetal/Plumber worker Trade Certificate with relevant experience.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in HVAC / BMS controls and building maintenance, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver's License is required.
• A good understanding and working experience with computers and computer applications such as computerized maintenance management systems, Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Basic understanding of knowledge of indoor air quality, HVAC system troubleshooting and ability to review drawings and specifications is required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills are required to successfully analyze and resolve system related problems.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to complete repairs and installations with due consideration to patients, staff, and visitors.
• 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate or higher (or is willing to obtain this within 6 months from the start of employment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Certificate.
• Environmental Systems Technology program (BEST) .
• VFD Manufacturer Training.
• Refrigeration training and manufacturer specific training.
• Sound and vibration Training .
• Infection Control training .
• Air Quality Training.
• Air Filtration Training.