HVAC Refrigeration Technician; Laboratories, Pharma & Medical Facilities GTA
Listed on 2026-10-11
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
HVAC / Refrigeration Technician – Scientific & Laboratory Equipment
Location:
Greater Toronto Area – Toronto, North York & Scarborough
Compensation:
Local 787 Journeyman Rates
Join an established mechanical services organization supporting healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, research and manufacturing facilities. This opportunity offers specialized technical work within a collaborative team that values safety, ongoing training and professional development.
The OpportunityWe are seeking a licensed HVAC / Refrigeration Technician to join a Scientific Services team supporting customers across Toronto, North York and Scarborough.
You will maintain, troubleshoot and repair specialized refrigeration and scientific equipment, perform on-site calibrations and help customers keep critical equipment operating reliably.
Previous laboratory equipment experience is an asset. This opportunity may also suit a licensed refrigeration technician with strong diagnostic skills and an interest in developing expertise in scientific equipment.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair refrigeration and scientific equipment used in healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, research and manufacturing environments.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections and equipment performance checks.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and refrigeration-related faults and complete appropriate repairs.
- Perform on-site calibrations for temperature, humidity, CO₂ and speed, as applicable to the equipment.
- Respond promptly and professionally to emergency repair requests.
- Prepare repair estimates, recommend corrective actions and order replacement parts as required.
- Communicate clearly with customers about equipment issues, service recommendations and work completed.
- Accurately complete service reports, calibration records, maintenance logs and parts documentation.
- Follow company service standards, work instructions, applicable safety requirements and customer procedures.
- Work independently at customer sites and collaborate with technicians and internal support teams.
- Valid HVAC/Refrigeration journeyperson licens- 313a
- Strong mechanical, electrical and refrigeration troubleshooting skills.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work independently, organize service priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
- Professional communication skills and a strong customer service approach.
- Dependable, adaptable and committed to safe, quality workmanship.
- Willingness to learn new equipment, procedures and technical skills.
Hands-on service experience with one or more of the following is required:
- Ultra-low temperature freezers.
- Laboratory refrigerators and freezers.
- Environmental chambers.
- Incubators.
- Centrifuges.
- Freeze dryers.
- Other scientific or laboratory equipment.
Applicable manufacturer training is also an asset, along with experience performing equipment calibrations.
What This Opportunity Offers- Compensation aligned with Local 787 journeyman rates.
- Specialized work supporting laboratory, healthcare, pharmaceutical and research customers.
- Opportunities to expand your knowledge of scientific refrigeration and environmental equipment.
- A collaborative team with an emphasis on technical training and professional development.
- Long-term career opportunities within an established organization.
- Job / No. du Poste:
- Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).