Hvac Apprentice 1 Jobs in Nova Scotia, Canada
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About the role
SUMMARY
The Technician IV - HVAC has a minimum 5 years’ experience and 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 Technician IV – HVAC/Refrigeration 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
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience required as a licensed HVAC/Refrigeration Technician
- 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)
- Gasfitter I & II license in addition to refrigeration license, an asset
- Working towards Building Environment Systems (BES) Operation Class 1 an asset
- Facilities Technician Certification through an accredited institution, considered an asset
- Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) considered an asset
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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totalling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.
BGIS est un leader mondial des services de gestion intégrée des installations. Plus de 600 millions de pieds carrés de portefeuilles clients répartis sur plusieurs marchés, notamment ceux des gouvernements, de l’enseignement supérieur, des services publics, des télécommunications, des services financiers, du pétrole et du gaz, des soins de santé et de l’information dans les nuages. En plus de gérer un portefeuille diversifié de bureaux, de commerces de détail, de collèges, d'hôpitaux et d'actifs industriels, BGIS est un leader mondial de la gestion de centres de données et d'autres environnements critiques.