HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) mechanic

Overview

Languages

English

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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• Noisy
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Odours
• Outdoors

• On-site customer service
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Install and overhaul heating systems
• Install refrigeration systems
• Install ventilation, air handling and air conditioning 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

Credentials

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
• Working at heights training
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate
• Transport Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Electrical devices
• Pneumatic devices
• On-board diagnostics
• Direct digital control system

• Rooftop (self-contained)
• Heat pump
• Air motioning and circulation
• Filtration
• Built up (split system)
• Humidification and de-humidification system
• Ventilation
• Cooling tower
• Geothermal

Additional information

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

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

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

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Maternity and parental benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance