heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset. On the road. Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

Noisy; Outdoors

Work setting

On-site customer service

Responsibilities

• Install and overhaul heating systems
• Install ventilation, air handling and air conditioning systems
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• 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
• Interpret gas codes
• Handle, recover and store refrigerants
• Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems

Credentials

Experience and specialization

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

Benefits

Health benefits

Financial benefits

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