refrigeration mechanic apprentice
Your tasks
- Install equipment in refrigerated trucks used to transport food or medical supplies.
- Install refrigeration systems.
- Install ventilation, air handling and air conditioning systems.
- Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation.
- Maintain and repair equipment in refrigerated trucks.
- 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.
- Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment.
- 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.
- Install equipment.
Requirements
Education Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Working at heights training.
- Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate.
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.
- Safety equipment/gear.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience an asset.
What we offer
Health benefits
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
Financial benefits
- Night shift premium.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- Free parking available.
Other
Work site environment Noisy. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Outdoors.
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence.
- Vehicle supplied by employer.
Employment terms options
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Morning.
- Night.
- On call.
Employment terms options
- Day.
- Weekend.
Support 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
- 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 .
- Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .
- Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) .
- Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market .
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) .