heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

On-site customer service.

Tasks:

• Install and overhaul heating systems.
• Install ventilation, air handling and air conditioning systems.
• 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.
• Handle, recover and store refrigerants.
• Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification.
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate.
• Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate.

Control systems:

• Energy conservation.
• Computerized monitoring.
• Electrical devices.
• Electronic and solid state.
• Pneumatic devices.
• On-board diagnostics.
• Direct digital control system.
• Programmable logic controller (PLC).

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems:

• Rooftop (self-contained).
• Heat pump.
• Filtration.
• Humidification and de-humidification system.
• Ventilation.
• Cooling tower.

Security and safety:

Criminal record 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.
• Safety glasses/goggles.
• Gloves.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Day. Overtime available.