Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics install, maintain, repair and overhaul commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and combined heating, ventilation and cooling systems. They are employed by refrigeration and air conditioning installation contractors, various industrial settings, food wholesalers, engineering firms and retail and servicing establishments. Transport refrigeration mechanics are included in this unit group.
Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics perform some or all of the following duties:
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings or other specifications
- Measure and lay out reference points for installation
- Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components such as motors, controls, gauges, valves, circulating pumps, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators and compressors using hand and power tools
- Measure and cut piping, and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
- Install, troubleshoot and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- Startup system and test for leaks using testing devices
- Recharge system with refrigerant, check and test regulators, calibrate system and perform routine maintenance or servicing
- Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
- May install, maintain and repair equipment in refrigerated trucks used to transport food or medical supplies
- May prepare work estimates for clients.
Location: Timmins, ON
Salary:
$30.00 to $34.00 hourly for 40 hours per week
Benefits:
Group Insurance Benefits, RRSP Benefits
Anticipated Start Date:
As soon as possible
Terms of Employment:
Permanent, Full-Time
Employment Conditions:
On Call, Start Time 08:00, End Time 16:00, Overtime
Languages:
Bilingual
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma
Control Systems:
Pneumatic devices; On-board diagnostics; Energy conservation; Electronic and solid state; Computerized monitoring; Electrical devices; Direct digital control system; Programmable logic controller (PLC)
Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.):
Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
Experience:
5 years
Additional Skills:
Prepare tenders and quotations; Coach and instruct apprentices; Provide customer service
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems:
Ventilation; Heat pump; Built up (split system); cooling tower; Humidification and de-humidification system; Rooftop (self-contained)
SPECIFIC SKILLS
Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment; Interpret gas codes; Handle, recover and store refrigerants; Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components; Read and interpret blueprints; Install, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems; Recharge system with refrigerant, check and test regulators, calibrate system and perform routine maintenance or servicing; Install, maintain and repair equipment in refrigerated trucks used to transport food or medical supplies; Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
Security and Safety:
Driver’s validity license check, Bondable, Criminal Record Check, Basic Security Clearance
Own Tools/Equipment:
Tools; Steel-toed safety boots
Work Site Environment:
Outdoors; Noisy; Odors; Hot; Cold/refrigerated
Transportation/Travel Information:
Vehicle supplied by employer; valid driver’s license
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Handling heavy loads; physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling
How to apply
By email:
[email protected]
In Person:
428 Cedar Street South, Timmins, Ontario
