About the role
Position Summary
Full-Time Support Staff, replacement position
(First consideration for support staff and academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective collective agreements)
Conestoga is seeking a skilled and experienced HVAC Technician responsible for the daily operation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across multiple campus locations. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable performance of mechanical systems and contributes to a comfortable and sustainable learning environment.
Successful candidates will be required to conduct work on-site five days per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Waterloo campus located at 108 University Ave E. Travel is required to support other Conestoga campus locations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, update, and repair HVAC-related building support systems, including building environmental technologies such as digital controlled interfaces, heat recovery systems, motors, humidification systems, re-heat coils, heat pumps, cooling towers, rooftop heating and cooling systems, boilers, pneumatic and electronic controls, and variable frequency drives
- Monitor, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems
- Perform scheduled predictive and preventative maintenance and repair on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment
- Ensure code compliance of systems by performing inspections and testing
- Prepare required documentation, update manuals, and provide information regarding work conducted for input into the computerized maintenance management system
- Source information and parts by contacting vendors, technical libraries, and the internet to estimate material quantities and costs for projects and repair activities
- Purchase required materials via purchase order or corporate credit card
- Provide technical information and support to skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled staff as required
- Install and commission new heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment
- Monitor building systems through advanced computer programs and software
- Monitor and inspect work performed by contractors, trades workers, and mechanics and report findings and or discrepancies to the Manager of Operations & Maintenance
Qualifications
- Certificate of qualification as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (313A) is required
- Gas Technician I (G.1) certification is required
- Ozone Depletion Prevention Card (CFC certificate) is required
- Minimum of eight years of practical experience servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing old and new mechanical, electric, electronic, and computerized digital devices and systems
- Working knowledge of the Energy Act, HVAC Code, Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Ability to foresee and interpret problems before they become serious
- Ability to follow wiring schematic associated with a variety of types and makes of equipment
- Thorough knowledge of blueprint reading from architectural to mechanical drawings
- Ability to recognize and act on safety hazards
- Understanding of building management control systems, including Pneumatic and Direct Digital Control (DDC)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- A valid G driver’s licence in good standing is required
- Demonstrates flexibility in supporting after-hours emergency needs as situations arise
About Conestoga College
Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education and one of Ontario's fastest-growing colleges, delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the new knowledge economy and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
Conestoga delivers more than 200 career-focused programs and has more degree offerings than any other college outside of the GTA, including Ontario’s only college-based, accredited engineering degrees.
Our comprehensive range of programming meets the needs of a variety of learners, providing multiple entry points and established pathways to ensure that individuals across our community can access the education they need for their chosen careers. Articulation agreements with colleges and universities around the world provide our students with ready access to additional post-secondary opportunities.
Labs equipped with the latest technology, project-based courses, field and clinical experiences, international exchange, applied research and co-op opportunities engage our students as they learn to connect theory, research and practice. Our focus on technology-enhanced learning through online and mobile technologies ensures that students are prepared to excel in our increasingly digital world. Conestoga’s commitment to student success includes a full range of support and career advising services available to students throughout their learning journey.
Conestoga does not permit posts that contain offensive, hostile or abusive language or posts that contain commercial solicitations. Conestoga reserves the right to remove posts at any time without warning.
About the role
Position Summary
Full-Time Support Staff, replacement position
(First consideration for support staff and academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective collective agreements)
Conestoga is seeking a skilled and experienced HVAC Technician responsible for the daily operation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across multiple campus locations. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable performance of mechanical systems and contributes to a comfortable and sustainable learning environment.
Successful candidates will be required to conduct work on-site five days per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Waterloo campus located at 108 University Ave E. Travel is required to support other Conestoga campus locations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, update, and repair HVAC-related building support systems, including building environmental technologies such as digital controlled interfaces, heat recovery systems, motors, humidification systems, re-heat coils, heat pumps, cooling towers, rooftop heating and cooling systems, boilers, pneumatic and electronic controls, and variable frequency drives
- Monitor, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems
- Perform scheduled predictive and preventative maintenance and repair on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment
- Ensure code compliance of systems by performing inspections and testing
- Prepare required documentation, update manuals, and provide information regarding work conducted for input into the computerized maintenance management system
- Source information and parts by contacting vendors, technical libraries, and the internet to estimate material quantities and costs for projects and repair activities
- Purchase required materials via purchase order or corporate credit card
- Provide technical information and support to skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled staff as required
- Install and commission new heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment
- Monitor building systems through advanced computer programs and software
- Monitor and inspect work performed by contractors, trades workers, and mechanics and report findings and or discrepancies to the Manager of Operations & Maintenance
Qualifications
- Certificate of qualification as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (313A) is required
- Gas Technician I (G.1) certification is required
- Ozone Depletion Prevention Card (CFC certificate) is required
- Minimum of eight years of practical experience servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing old and new mechanical, electric, electronic, and computerized digital devices and systems
- Working knowledge of the Energy Act, HVAC Code, Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Ability to foresee and interpret problems before they become serious
- Ability to follow wiring schematic associated with a variety of types and makes of equipment
- Thorough knowledge of blueprint reading from architectural to mechanical drawings
- Ability to recognize and act on safety hazards
- Understanding of building management control systems, including Pneumatic and Direct Digital Control (DDC)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- A valid G driver’s licence in good standing is required
- Demonstrates flexibility in supporting after-hours emergency needs as situations arise
About Conestoga College
Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education and one of Ontario's fastest-growing colleges, delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the new knowledge economy and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
Conestoga delivers more than 200 career-focused programs and has more degree offerings than any other college outside of the GTA, including Ontario’s only college-based, accredited engineering degrees.
Our comprehensive range of programming meets the needs of a variety of learners, providing multiple entry points and established pathways to ensure that individuals across our community can access the education they need for their chosen careers. Articulation agreements with colleges and universities around the world provide our students with ready access to additional post-secondary opportunities.
Labs equipped with the latest technology, project-based courses, field and clinical experiences, international exchange, applied research and co-op opportunities engage our students as they learn to connect theory, research and practice. Our focus on technology-enhanced learning through online and mobile technologies ensures that students are prepared to excel in our increasingly digital world. Conestoga’s commitment to student success includes a full range of support and career advising services available to students throughout their learning journey.
Conestoga does not permit posts that contain offensive, hostile or abusive language or posts that contain commercial solicitations. Conestoga reserves the right to remove posts at any time without warning.