Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic - Gasfitter Class A - 3rd Year Apprentice Job Fort McMurray area,Alberta Canada,Trades /

Requisition : 4410
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly

Working Hours:

80 hours bi-weekly
Shift/

Work Schedule:

4 x 10-hour shifts per week
Department/ Branch: Environmental Services, Maintenance
Job Location: Fort Mc Murray

Pay Level: PL14
Market Rate*: $ (90% Apprentice Rate)
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 29/06/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 12/07/2026
Posting Type: Internal and External

* The evaluated permanent rate of pay for the PL14 classification is $ In accordance with the Collective Agreement, the successful candidate will be compensated at the applicable apprentice market rate, which is 90% of the approved market rate ($ per hour).

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

Step into a career that’s grounded in action and driven by purpose. At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you're operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves for a career that combines purpose, precision, and progress, we’d love to hear from you.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, performs skilled Gasfitter Class A/Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic work. The work involves preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, modifications, installation/dismantling of systems and projects, troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairs of municipal equipment rated up to and exceeding 400,000 BTU. Incumbent will be responsible for inspecting the work of contractors and demonstrating sound judgment/working toward reducing errors to prevent unsafe and deteriorated equipment, health and safety risks to the public, and liabilities to the municipality.

Position exercises considerable degree of independent judgment although the work is subject to inspection.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors the environmental and systems status of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and associated systems within various buildings on an ongoing basis and adjusts direct digital control systems in accordance with conditions.

Prepares reports on the performance of the systems.

Responds to equipment malfunctions by initiating the appropriate diagnostic procedures, determining remedial steps to be taken in order to resolve the problem and performing necessary repairs as required.

Initiates the repair of systems and components by outside contractors, manufacturer representatives, or other outside sources when necessary.

Establishes and maintains energy conservation and other automated procedures to optimize the comfort and economy within buildings.

Performs both routine and emergency gas-fired equipment and associated heating system repairs and maintenance.

Performs chiller and cooling tower operations and maintenance procedures.

Perform troubleshooting of gas-fired equipment and calibrate all gas-related controls.

Ensures the safety of all personnel and building users during maintenance and repair procedures.

Provides inspectional and diagnostic services on mechanical and associated building systems, compiling reports as necessary.

Maintains an inventory of spare parts, tools, maintenance equipment, etc. and orders additional equipment and supplies as necessary.

Trains other personnel on the appropriate operations, adjustments, diagnostic and other procedures related to the direct digital control operation of building systems.

Demonstrates the use of control systems and conducts seminars and tours on building automation systems as required.

Provides direct digital control automation expertise to planning of other projects.

Maintain all facility log books as departmental requirements.

May be required to attain pertinent permits prior to work.

Provides guidance and assistance to apprentices and other municipal employees as required.

Performs related duties as required.

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