refrigeration technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Outdoors

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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Working at heights training
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Control systems

• Energy conservation
• Electrical devices

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

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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