Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Measure and lay out reference points for installation
- Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
- Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
- Provide customer service
- Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices
- Recharge system with refrigerant, check and test regulators, calibrate system and perform routine maintenance or servicing
- Interpret gas codes
- Handle, recover and store refrigerants
- Install, maintain and repair equipment in refrigerated trucks used to transport food or medical supplies
- Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate
Apprenticeship training
- Level one apprenticeship training
- Level two apprenticeship training
- Level three apprenticeship training
Experience and specialization
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
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities