refrigeration technician

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Tasks

• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Troubleshoot ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• 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
• Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance

Supervision

• Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate

Types of systems

• Refrigeration

Instrument experience

• Mechanical

Area of work experience

• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Variable or compressed work week