HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanic

Monitoring of equipment for proper operation, making adjustments as required to maintain equipment in a good state of repair for maximum equipment life and efficiency with minimal downtime.

Providing feedback on equipment condition and potential replacement timelines and options.

Performs facility condition inspections and writes summary reports. Provides assistance to other trades, including internal and external contractor resources. Inspects new installations to ensure compliance with codes and standards. Provides trade/ job instruction as well as work direction to other trades/ classifications as required. May coordinate work among other trades/ classifications.

Prepares layout of equipment and services from general information provided on work orders or drawings and produces detailed estimates and schedules necessary to complete project.

Assisting with design aspects of jobs assigned if or when required to assure safety, functionality, cost, and timeline targets will be met.

Assists with and coordinates the work of external service contractors / suppliers as requested.

In conjunction with the Supervisor, coordinates preventive and demand maintenance and discretionary work assignments with clients when requested.

Assists with the sourcing and requisitioning of materials, supplies and tools and support equipment / services.

Performs work compliant with and otherwise follows applicable technical, health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations, codes and standards as well as University and departmental policy, procedures and safe work practices, including supervisory instructions.

Maintains current trade, environmental and health and safety certifications in the areas required to perform the functions of the position.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned and supports departmental activities, including performing work of other classifications within scope of trade practice, level of incumbent’s capability/ competency/ skills, and/or regulatory requirements. May perform work of a lower classification/ pay band.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.

Certified HVACR mechanic possessing a valid, current Provincial Certificates of Qualification (Ontario 313A and Ontario TSSA G1) and current Ozone Depletion Prevention certification (ODP).

Brazing certificate is an asset.

Requires a minimum of five (5) years recent experience as a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic. Work experience within major institutional sector(s), such as education, post-secondary education, medical/ hospital, may be preferred.

Must possess a Provincial Certificate of Apprenticeship (Ontario or approved equivalent).

Boiler, hydronic system and air make-up unit experience required. Variable refrigerant volume (VRV)/ variable refrigerant flow (VRF) experience would be an asset.