Job 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
- Start up the 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.
Education:
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
- Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over five years of work experience and industry courses in refrigeration and air conditioning repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Successful completion of a Journeyperson’s Certificate in Refrigeration Mechanics.
Language: English
Experience: 5 Years or 10,800 Hours Minimum
Additional information
Security and safety
- Clean criminal record check
- Vaccination records
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Constantly lifts, carries or moves objects up to 11 lbs, regularly between 11 – 44 lbs and occasionally over 44 lbs
- Regularly requires physical effort using tools that require accurate control and steadiness; maintaining physical balance, standing, walking, climbing, using gross and fine motor skills, and working in awkward or cramped positions requiring strength and/or endurance.
- Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail - Standing for extended periods
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Work under pressure
Work Setting
Hospital and Laboratory environment
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player