Commercial Heating Technician

Carmichael Engineering is seeking a full-time Commercial Heating technician to join its team.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will play a key role in the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of commercial and institutional heating systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing hot water and steam heating systems, while supporting operational continuity for commercial and institutional clients.

Please note this is a unionized position.

Job Title: Commercial Heating Technician

Work Location: Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

Salary Range: Unionized Rates

Responsibilities:

• Perform seasonal maintenance on a wide range of hot water and steam heating systems in industrial and institutional sectors

• Diagnose system issues, troubleshoot, and resolve problems

• Test combustion equipment and associated control systems

• Dismantle defective systems and test components

• Replace faulty parts and reassemble repaired systems

• Test system operation and make necessary adjustments to ensure safe and reliable performance

• Estimate, order, and install materials and supplies required for equipment maintenance

• Maintain accurate records of repairs, replacements, and causes of malfunctions

• Perform combustion analysis and adjustments to meet manufacturer requirements

• Provide personalized follow-up with clients

Requirements:

• Commercial Boiler experience required

• Hydronics experience required

• Gaz or Oil licenses an asset

• Valid driver’s license

• Strong communication skills with clients and suppliers

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams

Health and Safety is a core value at Carmichael Engineering. You are expected to comply at all times with company and client health and safety policies while working on-site.

Carmichael Engineering welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.