Air Conditioning Mechanic

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) is a dynamic Catholic school board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services from a Catholic faith perspective.

DPCDSB, one of Ontario’s largest school boards in Ontario, is comprised of approximately 73,000 students enrolled in 151 schools (125 elementary and 26 secondary) throughout the diverse GTA municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, and Orangeville.

DPCDSB employs approximately 8,000 faculty and staff to deliver and support its Catholic educational mission.

Air Conditioning Mechanic

Position Type : Permanent, Full-Time

Salary

$90,979

Applicants can submit an up to date resume and proof of education and trade certification via email to :

[email protected]

ALL new employees will be required to submit a current original criminal background check (CBC) including a "Vulnerable Sector Screening" (VSS) issued within 6 months prior to commencing employment with the Board.

We thank all applicants, but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (905) 890-0708, extension 24272 to provide your contact information.

Support Services staff will contact you within 2 business days. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer.

We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to :

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin;
• persons with visible and / or invisible (physical and / or mental) disabilities.

Full job description below.

Air Conditioning Mechanic

Position Summary

Under

the direction of the Supervisor, Maintenance Services, the Air

Conditioning / Refrigeration Mechanic is responsible for the installation,

repair, operation and preventive maintenance of heating, ventilating and air

conditioning equipment and for all associated controls.

Major Functions and

Responsibilities

Performs

the daily repair and adjustment of heating, ventilating and air conditioning

equipment.

Systematically

diagnoses malfunctions in HVAC equipment and systems and carries out necessary

and appropriate repairs and / or adjusts system to minimize system down time and

ensure continued comfort of staff and students.

Replaces

defective or worn system components to maximize economy of operation.

Replaces

refrigeration compressors, piping and associated equipment, system leak testing

evacuation and charging.

Tests

refrigerants and systems for contamination.

Disassembles,

inspects, overhauls and re-assembles reciprocating and rotary compressors.

Tests,

services and repairs the motor control devices connected to the building environmental

control equipment.

Replaces

or repairs defective heating equipment and sets up and performs combustion

efficiency tests.

Performs

seasonal start up and close down operations.

Records

details of repairs made or modifications undertaken.

Installs

and upgrades HVAC equipment, ductwork, and all associated equipment making

necessary field modifications and service configurations, to accommodate new equipment.

Installs

new HVAC systems including ductwork diffusers, refrigeration pipe work and all

associated components.

Extends

existing system to new building zones and re-balances the air and / or liquid

circuits to suit revised parameters.

Records

all work performed on as-built drawings and catalogues preventive maintenance

procedures.

Conducts

HVAC system preventive maintenance to ensure maximum economy of operation,

prevent unnecessary breakdown of equipment, and isolate potential system problems.

Cleans

heat transfer surfaces and strainers, and checks for corrosion wear and other

defects.

Checks

refrigeration and oil levels, system operating pressures and temperatures and

adjusts to recommended performance levels.

Checks

operation of chemical treatment and lubricates and adjusts as necessary.

Opens,

cleans and inspects heating equipment including hydronic boilers, pumps and

motors.

Cleans,

lubricates, adjusts and replaces system components including bearings, belts,

filters, regulators, vibration eliminators, control equipment and accessories.

Supports

the Building Operators by providing the Building Operators with advice and

skills as needed.

Tests,

services, and repairs hydronic pumps and motors.

Checks

and balances hydronic and air systems to design requirements.

Checks

and reports equipment not conforming to current safety recommendations or

regulations.

Performs

general repairs on all other related areas not specified above.

Provides

input to the Plant Department for the development and continued updating of the

preventive maintenance programs for all Board facilities.

Advises

the Supervisor, Maintenance Services of the need for changes to operational

procedures and policies to make the system run more smoothly.

Responsible

for the daily maintenance and upkeep of the assigned Board vehicle and ensures

the vehicle is kept clean, as well as advises the Supervisor of any mechanical

deficiencies.

Performs

other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Maintenance Services.

Qualifications, Education,

Experience, and Knowledge

Valid

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning mechanics license issued by the Ontario

Ministry of Education & Training or an equivalent Canadian inter-provincial

license.

Valid

Ozone Depletion Prevention Certificate.

Valid

G1 gas fitters license issued by the Ontario Ministry of Skills Development or

an equivalent Canadian inter-provincial license.

Valid

Ontario driver’s license.

Minimum

grade 12 secondary school education or equivalent combination of education and

experience.

Minimum

of five years’ experience in diagnostic evaluation, maintenance, installation,

set up and commissioning of commercial air conditioning and refrigeration

systems.

Good

working knowledge of the latest developments in air conditioning technology.

Good

working knowledge of building service systems.

Ability

to read mechanical and electrical construction, schematic and control drawings.

Good

working knowledge of Direct Digital Control interface systems.

Good

working knowledge of electrical control systems, operating procedures, relevant

codes and safety practices.

Knowledge

of the Occupational Health and Safety Act .

Good

oral and written communication in English.

Impact of Errors

Incorrect

actions could result in significant loss of time and resources and could impact

on the health and safety of others

Incorrect

use of tools and equipment could impact on the health and safety of others

Supervision

Directs

the activities of any assigned maintenance personnel.