REFRIGERATION AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC - PHSA

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About our Client

We are assisting the Provincial Health Services Authority with several important roles throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regions.

PHSA has a unique role in BC's health authority system : to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated provincial network of high-quality specialized healthcare services.

PHSA works in partnership with the province's health authorities and healthcare professionals to improve access to evidence-informed practice closer to where people live and to effectively promote health, manage chronic conditions, and reduce the burden of illness.

From conducting ground-breaking research to training tomorrow's professionals to setting province-wide standards to providing top-notch, compassionate patient care, our leaders, health professionals, and staff consistently seek system-wide improvements with an emphasis on prevention, health promotion, and protection.

POSITION : REFRIGERATION AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC - PHSA

JOB TYPE : Permanent

STARTING WAGE : $38.97 / hr.

WORKING HOURS : 7 am to 3 pm

START DATE : ASAP

LOCATION : BC Children's and Women's Hospital and Health Centre - 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Responsibilities

• Investigating HVAC trouble calls / alarms and interpreting engineering drawings, and specifications to determine the sequence of operations
• Making appropriate control adjustments such as starting / stopping equipment and / or making sure sensors are working properly
• Operating and maintaining Chillers, Cooling Towers, and pumps by checking and recording daily operating conditions
• Participating in the development of strategies to maintain peak operating conditions
• Conducting various air quality tests in the field
• Modifying HVAC control programs using the software system prompts, menus, control language, and test circuit board
• Repairing, rebuilding, and installing pneumatic and electronic instrumentation and control devices
• Performing refrigeration work by cleaning, repairing, and adjusting controllers and sensors
• Repairing and installing steam heating components and piping
• Assisting Steam Engineers in maintaining the steam distribution piping system
• Performing regular verification of negative isolation room air handling systems and control devices
• Performing other related tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeymen Refrigeration or Air Conditioning Mechanic or equivalent trade recognized by the Province of B.C. is necessary
• A Class B Gas Fitter’s license with an electrical endorsement is required
• A minimum of 2+ years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required
• Impressive communication skills both oral and written
• Works well with others and in a team
• Ability to carry out the job
• Capability to read and understand drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Self-driven and motivated
• Capacity to use relevant machines and equipmen t

How to Apply

All applicants must have legal permission to work in Canada and require a valid Work Permit and Social Insurance Number.

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