heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install and overhaul heating systems
• Install ventilation, air handling and air conditioning systems
• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Troubleshoot heating systems
• Troubleshoot ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
• Provide customer service
• Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices
• Perform maintenance such as, recharging system with refrigerant, checking and testing regulators or calibrating system
• Handle, recover and store refrigerants
• Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate
• Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Control systems

• Energy conservation
• Computerized monitoring
• Electrical devices
• Electronic and solid state
• Pneumatic devices
• On-board diagnostics
• Direct digital control system
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems

• Rooftop (self-contained)
• Heat pump
• Filtration
• Humidification and de-humidification system
• Ventilation
• Cooling tower

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player