Refrigeration Technician

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• 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
• Recharge system with refrigerant, check and test regulators, calibrate system and perform routine maintenance or servicing
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
• Working at heights training
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board�(WSIB) clearance Certificate
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate
• Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate
• Transport Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Certification
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available