HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic - 3rd Year / 4th Year Apprentice, or Journeymen

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Edmonton Service team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. The HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic position is open to 3rd Year / 4th Year Apprentices, or Journeymen. The position is based in Edmonton, Alberta, reporting to the Service Operations Supervisor, and requires travel to surrounding areas. This role is primarily responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of various HVAC systems. Key duties include installation, diagnosing equipment issues, conducting repairs and inspections, and ensuring optimal system performance. The position involves direct customer interaction, with a focus on delivering high-quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform routine predictive planned maintenance duties
• Complete work orders and deficiency reports
• Assemble and install refrigeration and air conditioning components
• Test heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems for leaks
• Repair and replace components for entire heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• Handle, recover and store refrigerants
• Test and repair electronic components
• Clean evaporator and condenser coils
• Work on air conditioner/heat pump ductless splits
• HRV/ERV service and maintenance
• Roof top unit (RTU) start up and maintenance both in air conditioning and heating season
• May occasionally be required to work over 40 hours per week and be available for on-call duties
• Other duties as required

Competency Requirements

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Problem-Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

Education Requirements

• 3rd Year / 4th Year Apprentice or Journeyman HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic
• Knowledge of a variety of electronic, pneumatic and DDC control systems considered an asset

Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements

• Ability to attain and hold a Security clearance
• Ability to read and work from Mechanical / Electrical drawings, HVAC/R schematics, line drawings, etc
• Always maintain a professional demeanor with fellow employees and clients
• A team player, committed to working in a quality environment
• Ability to work in confined spaces and work on a ladder or scaffold at various heights
• Valid, clean class 5 Driver’s license
• Be willing and able to join Local Union 488

Please be advised that a criminal background check and professional reference check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process, in accordance with Union and Client requirements. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.