HVAC; heating, ventilation and air conditioning mechanic

Position: HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) mechanic
Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Green job: contributes to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration.

Work site environment

Noisy

Hot

Cold/refrigerated

Odours

Outdoors

Work setting

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

Prepare price quotations

Credentials

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification

Working at heights training

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate

Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate

Transport Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Certification

First Aid Certificate

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Control systems

Electrical devices

Pneumatic devices

On-board diagnostics

Direct digital control system

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems

Rooftop (self-contained)

Heat pump

Air motioning and circulation

Filtration

Built up (split system)

Humidification and de-humidification system

Ventilation

Cooling tower

Geothermal

Specialization or experience

Green economy sector

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

Basic security clearance

Criminal record check

Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demanding

Handling heavy loads

Standing for extended periods

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Personal suitability

Punctuality

Accurate

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus

Gasoline paid

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Other 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

Employment groups

Support for persons with disabilities

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youth

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Develops and maintains…