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HVAC (Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning) Mechanic

Employer

Star Mechanical Edm Ltd.

Date Posted

September 05, 2024

Languages

English
  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Earnings $20.00 to $40.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 37.5 to 44 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 4  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Oct 05, 2024
Job Requirements

Employer

Star Mechanical Edm Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Outdoors

Tasks

  • 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
  • Handle, recover and store refrigerants
  • Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
  • Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs

Apprenticeship training

  • Level one apprenticeship training
  • Level two apprenticeship training
  • Level three apprenticeship training
  • Level four apprenticeship training
  • Level five apprenticeship training

Type of service and repair

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Types of systems

Plumbing, cold water and drain lines

Control systems

  • Energy conservation
  • Computerized monitoring
  • Electrical devices
  • On-board diagnostics
  • Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems

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

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own vehicle

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
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • 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?

Experience

Experience an asset

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Piece work
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program

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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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Form Perception

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Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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