Tradesperson Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Government of Nova Scotia; Middle West Pubnico; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tradesperson in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning to join their team. This role involves performing journey-level work in maintaining and repairing HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading installation projects. The successful candidate will also coordinate building improvements and provide emergency responses for urgent issues. This position offers a competitive pay rate and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment committed to professional development and community service. If you are passionate about trades and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson required; Refrigeration & Air Conditioning preferred.
• Experience in Building Automation Systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and installs HVAC systems according to standards.
• Coordinates building improvement projects and estimates costs.
• Trains and evaluates apprentices and other assigned staff.

Skills

HVAC Systems Maintenance

Building Automation Systems

Electrical Codes Compliance

Troubleshooting Skills

Education

Journeyperson Certification

Electrician Course Completion

Certificate of Qualifications in Electrical Construction

Job description

Pay Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 80677

Tradesperson Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Vacant position effective immediately

Rate of Pay: As per the CUPE Collective Agreement ($26.66)

Closing date for applications: Midnight, June 29, 2023

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.

Reporting to: Property Services Supervisor-Electrical

ROLE: Performs work up to and including journey level trades work in constructing, maintaining, and repairing building HVAC systems and components and acts in a leadership role in installation, maintenance, repair, and construction projects.

Journeyperson required (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Journeyperson preferred). Electrician or Instrumentation & Control with appropriate experience may be acceptable. Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.

Must have completed electrician course and plan to continue towards a Certificate of Qualifications in the Electrical Construction trade issued under the authority of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act of Nova Scotia.

Experience in Building Automation System, including installing, programming, trouble shooting and repairing would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Builds, repairs, maintains, and installs HVAC systems including but not limited to air handling units, heat pumps, air conditioners, appliances, circulators, fans, and other related equipment in accordance with established practices and standards;
• Assists in the planning and coordination of building or capital improvement projects. Determines material quantities and potential work time for proposed upgrades, installations, repairs, and projects to ensure accurate estimating of costs and schedules;
• Performs semi-skilled work and labour associated with other trades as required;
• Ensures all work is done according to standard practices, design specifications, national, provincial, and local electrical codes, other applicable standards and good practice of the trade;
• Provides emergency response and corrective action for urgent building problems;
• Maintains appropriate records including recording equipment repair history, work orders, daily job card, vehicle records, test reports, and other related data;
• Ensures sufficient material, correct replacement parts and suppliers. Initiates ordering of supplies and replacement parts, including properly stocking vehicle and regularly recording of vehicle inventory;
• Liaises with consultants, contractors, inspectors, suppliers, and other departments on maintenance and project work;
• Completes and documents work orders including time and materials and submits to operations department;
• Provides written reports on any inspections and/or tests and makes recommendations to improve performance;
• Ensures duties are performed in a fiscally responsible manner;
• Evaluates status of buildings and facilities as assigned and provides written reports;
• Trains and evaluates apprentices and other assigned staff; reviews progress and makes changes as needed;
• Performs duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, and procedures including occupational health, safety, attendance, work routines, WHMIS, the collective agreement and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants from within the CUPE Bargaining Unit Local 3876 will be considered first. Should there be no qualified candidate from within the Bargaining Unit, new applicants will be considered.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry. Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.
Please include the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three work-related references.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

About the company

The Government of Nova Scotia refers to the provincial government of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.