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HVAC (Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning) Mechanic

Employer

Red Deer Heating & Refrigeration Ltd

Date Posted

April 09, 2024

Languages

English
  • Location Red Deer County, AB
  • Earnings $40.00 to $50.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 to 50 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jun 01, 2024
Job Requirements

Employer

Red Deer Heating & Refrigeration Ltd

Languages

English

Education

  • Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Outdoors

Work setting

On-site customer service

Tasks

  • Install and overhaul heating systems
  • Install refrigeration systems
  • Install ventilation, air handling and air conditioning systems
  • 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Apprenticeship training

  • Level two apprenticeship training
  • Level three apprenticeship training
  • Level four apprenticeship training

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems

  • Rooftop (self-contained)
  • Heat pump
  • Air motioning and circulation
  • Filtration
  • Built up (split system)
  • Humidification and de-humidification system
  • Ventilation
  • Cooling tower

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own vehicle
  • Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Attention to detail
  • Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Safety equipment/gear
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • 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?
  • What is your current field of study?
  • What is your current level of study?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Transportation provided by employer
  • Parking available

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The HVAC (Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning) Mechanic is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to measure and cut piping and to measure and lay out reference points for installation

METHODICAL

Interest in recharging systems with refrigerant, checking and testing regulators and calibrating systems; and in performing routine maintenance and servicing

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing information to repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation and heat-pump systems; and in installing, troubleshooting and overhauling entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Abilities

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Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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