Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Noisy
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Odours
- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- On-site customer service
- Willing to relocate
**Tasks**:

- Measure and lay out reference points for installation
- 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
- Recharge system with refrigerant, check and test regulators, calibrate system and perform routine maintenance or servicing
- Interpret gas codes
- Install, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- Handle, recover and store refrigerants
- Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
- Read and interpret blueprints
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
- Working at heights training
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate
- Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
**Control systems**:

- Energy conservation
- Computerized monitoring
- Electrical devices
- Electronic and solid state
- On-board diagnostics
- Direct digital control system
- Programmable logic controller (PLC)
**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
**Security and safety**:

- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- 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
**Personal suitability**:

- Punctuality
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?
- What is your current level of study?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Involves supporting green economy sectors
- Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)