heating and cooling mechanic

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Residential
• Commercial

Tasks

• Install and overhaul heating systems
• Install refrigeration systems
• Install ventilation, air handling and air conditioning systems
• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• Troubleshoot heating systems
• Troubleshoot ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
• 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
• Interpret gas codes
• Handle, recover and store refrigerants
• Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Perform scheduled maintenance and service
• Test installed unit and adjust controls for proper functioning

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Control systems

• Electrical devices
• On-board diagnostics
• Direct digital control system
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pumps
• Engines

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Team player

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer