HVAC Apprentice/Maintenance Mechanic UA787

Job summary

Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related facility systems. Conduct facility inspections and preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to service requests, maintain tools and records, and support safe, compliant facility operations.

Job details

SUMMARY The HVAC Apprentice or Maintenance Mechanic holds a valid Certificate of Qualification issued by the province in which the work is performed. The incumbent is responsible for operating facility systems, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, routine services on facility mechanical and other systems for the assigned facility within the limits of company policy and trade certification. The HVAC Apprentice is also responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, security and fire protection. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Installation & Troubleshooting * Installs air conditioning, heating, and related equipment and components. * Overhauls and services air conditioning, heating units and systems. * Repairs, replaces and adjusts worn or broken parts HVAC equipment. * Repairs and adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings. * Diagnoses and troubleshoots problems with heating and air conditioning units and systems. * Installs motors, thermostats, and humidistats. Maintenance * Performs work in accordance to established processes and practices. * Complies with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection. * Responds to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance activities at assigned facility. * Performs regular monitoring, inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime and safety objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation and asset integrity of assigned facility is maintained. * Monitors assigned facility by conducting facility walkthroughs, mechanical and electrical equipment and systems monitoring. * Assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentations are maintained. * Maintains accurate inventory of all assigned tools/equipment and arranges for repair and replacement where required. Client Relations * Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical conditions and deficiencies and provides recommendations for enhancement and repair. * Participates in and assists with facility-related projects. Administration * Participates in and assists with facility-related projects. * Ensures the manner in which work is performed is in compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and any other applicable requirements. * Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required * Submits all expenditures on a timely basis. * Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS * College Diploma/Certification required * Must be a licensed HVAC/Refrigeration Technician or registered apprentice * Strong ability to adhere and to properly execute processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance * Ability to maintain building mechanical and other system troubleshooting and resolution skills * Current knowledge of fire, life, safety and building codes and standards and ability to research and apply related codes and standards * Possesses a strong environmental, health and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner * Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency * Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification * Mentoring skills required to support lower level technicians development * Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise * Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment * Must meet enhanced security clearance requirements * Valid drivers’ license Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation * Must hold a valid HVAC Certificate of Qualification issued by the province in which the work is performed. (e.g. 313A in Ontario) or be a registered apprentice * Minimum of a Gasfitter II license in addition to refrigeration license * ODP Certification (Ozone Depletion Prevention) This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range as per collective agreement. #LI-JB1

What you’ll do

Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related facility systems. Conduct facility inspections and preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to service requests, maintain tools and records, and support safe, compliant facility operations.

Requirements

Requires a college diploma or certification and either a valid provincial HVAC Certificate of Qualification or registered apprentice status; a Gasfitter II license and ODP certification are also required. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, meet enhanced security clearance requirements, and be willing to work shifts, on-call, and emergency call-outs.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• HVAC Installation
• HVAC Troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance
• Corrective Maintenance
• Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
• Refrigeration
• Mechanical Systems
• Facility Operations
• Building Code Compliance
• Fire and Life Safety
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Equipment Monitoring
• Client Service
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Inventory Management
• Equipment Repair
• Fire Protection
• HVAC Certification
• Effective Communication
• Fire And Life Safety
• Valid Driver's License
• Research
• HVAC
• Asset Integrity Management Systems
• Building Codes
• Coupling
• Electrical Equipment
• Humidistat
• Mentorship
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Valves (Piping)
• Thermostat
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Security Clearance
• Environment Health And Safety

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Construction
• Security & Safety
• Environmental & Sustainability
• HVAC Maintenance Mechanic
• Maintenance Helper / Assistant
• Odd Job Persons
• Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

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