refrigeration mechanic

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

Tasks:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems.

Supervision:

Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification.
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate.

Type of service and repair:

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

Control systems:

On-board diagnostics.

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems:

• Rooftop (self-contained).
• Heat pump.
• Ventilation.

Security and safety:

Driver's validity licence check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Own vehicle.
• Vehicle supplied by employer.

Own tools/equipment:

• Tools.
• Safety equipment/gear.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Flexibility.
• 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:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

• On call.
• To be determined.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Transportation provided by employer.