HVAC Apprentice/Maintenance Mechanic UA787
- Barrie, ON, Canada
Full-time
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The HVAC Apprentice or Maintenance Mechanic 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 HVAC Apprentice 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
JOB DESCRIPTION
The HVAC Apprentice or Maintenance Mechanic 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 HVAC Apprentice 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.
- 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.
- Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical conditions and deficiencies and provides recommendations for enhancement and repair.
- Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.
- 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
- College Diploma/Certification required
- Must be a licensed HVAC/Refrigeration Technician or registered apprentice
- 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
- Must hold a valid HVAC Certificate of Qualification issued by the province in which the work is performed. (e.g. 313A in Ontario) or be a registered apprentice
- Minimum of a Gasfitter II license in addition to refrigeration license
- ODP Certification (Ozone Depletion Prevention)
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Responsibilities
Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and related mechanical equipment, and perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance at the assigned facility. Monitor facility systems, document and escalate deficiencies, maintain tools and equipment, and follow applicable safety, environmental, fire protection, and operational requirements.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a provincial HVAC Certificate of Qualification or be a registered apprentice, with a minimum Gasfitter II license in addition to a refrigeration license and ODP certification. A college diploma or certification, a valid driver's license, strong maintenance and troubleshooting abilities, and willingness to work shifts, on-call, and emergency call-outs are required.
Skills
- HVAC Installation
- HVAC Troubleshooting
- Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance
- Refrigeration
- Preventative Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Mechanical Systems Monitoring
- Equipment Repair
- Building Systems Troubleshooting
- Fire and Life Safety Codes
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Client Service
- Communication
- Mentoring
- Inventory Management
- Emergency Response
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Categories
- Trades
- Engineering
- Construction
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- HVAC
- Refrigeration
- Air Conditioning
- Heating Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Facility Operations
- Preventative Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- HVAC Installation
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair
- Valves
- Piping
- Motors
- Thermostats
- Humidistats
- Gasfitter II License
- HVAC Certificate of Qualification
- Registered Apprentice
- ODP Certification
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Fire Protection
- Building Codes
- Life Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Preventative Maintenance Program
- Facility Walkthroughs
- On-Call Support
- Emergency Call-Outs