Refrigeration Mechanic

With 53 schools, over 25,000 students and more than 4,500 employees, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is an education community bound together by our beliefs. Our facilities are located in some of the most beautiful natural settings in the province. Our Board encompasses a large and dynamic mixture of urban centers, small towns and rural areas throughout Central Ontario. We offer excellent programs, resources and supports so that students are provided with every opportunity to reach their future goals and aspirations. At this time of reconciliation through education, we are committed to meaningful and respectful relationships as we live, work, play and pray together on this traditional territory.

Refrigeration Mechanic (Temp)

Open to: Open competition

Job Location: Facilities Services, 97 Ferndale Drive, Barrie Ontario

Position Type/Hours: Full-Time Temporary Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, 40 hours weekly, plus overtime as required

Effective Date: Immediately to September 30, 2026

Annual Compensation: $32.86 to $34.85 per hour, as per collective agreement

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Mechanical and Electrical Services, the Refrigeration Mechanic is responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of HVAC/R systems including mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment from single phase up to three phase, six hundred volt, semi-hermetic and hermetic compressors, capacity control, heat pumps, gas fired equipment up to and including BTU's. The technician works in accordance with the board policies and procedures, relevant regulations including the interprovincial Refrigeration License and B-52 Code and Pressure Vessel Act, using best practices in a safe and effective manner.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Installing, altering, upgrading, and maintaining of system related components
• Performing applicable preventative maintenance such as checking and testing equipment
• Ensuring HVAC/Refrigeration equipment is C.G.A. approved and installed to relevant applicable codes
• Ensuring the safety of occupants and minimize impact to the operation of the facility within the guidelines of OHSA and applicable Board policies and procedures
• Ensuring Board vehicle, tools and specialty equipment such as refrigerant recovery units are in safe working order
• Process, complete and maintain documentation as required including work orders, vehicle inspection sheets, H&S incident reports, and related position specific logs and forms

Required Skills and Qualifications:

The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experiences to the role:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma
• 313A/313D Refrigeration/Air Conditioning license (or minimum 4th year Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic apprenticeship student)
• Valid G2 Gas License, preference given to multi-license
• Minimum 2 years and 3000 hours of previous related and/or on the job experience, particularly related to air handling units and roof top unit troubleshooting and repairs
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and co-operatively as a member of an interdepartmental team
• Proven time management, scheduling and organizational skills
• Ability to prepare documentation for standard maintenance practices
• Ability to share knowledge with colleagues for awareness building and knowledge cross-pollination
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes for failure finding and restoring services
• Advises the Facilities Services management team of opportunities for continuous improvement
• Must be comfortable using technology the position is required to use technology including the Board's Work Management System (eBASE) with mobile technology
• Standard First Aid Certification, CPR certification.
• Valid Ontario Drivers License, Class G with a clean abstract.

Interested candidates must forward, in confidence, a cover letter, resume and supporting documentation by January 5, 2026 at 8:30am.

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC).

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Reconciliation through Education, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $32.86-$34.85 per hour

Work Location: In person