HVAC Apprentice
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Full-time
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The HVAC Apprentice works under the guidance of a licensed HVAC Journeyperson to learn and assist in operating facility systems, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and routine services on facility mechanical and other systems for the assigned facility. The Apprentice is responsible for supporting work in accordance with established processes and practices and complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, security, and fire protection.
A career at BGIS offers competitive total compensation that includes:
- Competitive wages
- PAID vacation
- PAID SICK days
- PAID FLEX days for personal use
- Competitive health and dental benefits
- Pension contributions match program
- Uniforms – 100% paid by Company
- Tools provided by the Company (excluding basic hand tools)
- Company provided vehicle
Installation & Troubleshooting
- Assists in installing air conditioning, heating, and related equipment and components.
- Supports overhauls and servicing of air conditioning and heating units and systems.
- Helps repair, replace, and adjust worn or broken HVAC parts.
- Assists with repairs and adjustments to valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.
- Learns to diagnose and troubleshoot problems with heating and air conditioning units and systems.
- Assists in installing motors, thermostats, and humidistats.
- Performs work under supervision in accordance with established processes and practices.
- Complies with all internal and external requirements including environmental, health and safety, and fire protection.
- Responds to routine and on-demand service requests and assists with preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
- Participates in regular monitoring, inspection, and maintenance to ensure facility uptime and safety objectives are met.
- Assists in implementing preventative maintenance (PM) programs and ensures deficiencies are recorded and escalated.
- Maintains accurate inventory of assigned tools/equipment and arranges for repair and replacement where required.
- Provides observations about facility mechanical conditions and deficiencies under supervision.
- Assists with facility-related projects.
- Ensures work is performed in compliance with corporate and legislated policies and guidelines.
- Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required.
- Submits all expenditures on a timely basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent; enrollment in an HVAC apprenticeship program preferred.
- Basic understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical principles.
- Strong willingness to learn and adhere to processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance.
- Ability to work safely and follow environmental, health, and safety guidelines.
- Strong client-service orientation and sense of urgency.
- Effective communication skills for data relay and clarification.
- Must be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as required.
- Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
- Must meet enhanced security clearance requirements.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Enrollment in a recognized HVAC apprenticeship program required.
- Gasfitter I & II license in addition to refrigeration license is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Assists a licensed HVAC Journeyperson with installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, air conditioning, and related mechanical systems. Supports preventive and corrective maintenance, safety and compliance requirements, facility inspections, service requests, and accurate tool and equipment records.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and enrollment in a recognized HVAC apprenticeship program is required; enrollment is also identified as preferred in the education description. Candidates need a valid driver's license, basic HVAC and mechanical knowledge, a willingness to follow safety procedures, and availability for on-call work; Gasfitter I and II licenses are an asset.
Skills
- HVAC Installation
- HVAC Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Valve and Piping Repairs
- Motor and Thermostat Installation
- Safety Compliance
- Environmental Compliance
- Client Service
- Communication
- Inventory Management
- Emergency Response
- Facility Operations
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Flex Days
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Pension Contribution Matching
- Company-Paid Uniforms
- Company-Provided Tools
- Company-Provided Vehicle
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Engineering
- Construction
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- HVAC
- HVAC Apprenticeship
- Heating Systems
- Air Conditioning
- Facility Mechanical Systems
- Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Equipment Servicing
- Motors
- Thermostats
- Humidistats
- Valves
- Piping
- Fittings
- Couplings
- Facility Operations
- Environmental Compliance
- Health and Safety
- Fire Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment
- On-Call Service
- Emergency Call-Outs
- Gasfitter I License
- Gasfitter II License
- Refrigeration License
- Security Clearance
- Inventory Management