HVAC Installation Technician (Full-Time / Permanent)

Requisition ID: 4322 Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week
Environmental Services, Maintenance
Market Rate*: $ 66.09
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480
Posting Type: Internal and External
* This position's pay rate has been adjusted to reflect current market conditions. The non-market, evaluated permanent rate of pay for this position is 64.77.
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At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you're operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment.
Under general supervision, performs skilled journeyperson Gasfitter Class A/Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic work. The work involves preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, modifications, installation/dismantling of systems and projects, troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairs of municipal equipment rated up to and exceeding 400,000 BTU. Incumbent will be responsible for inspecting the work of contractors and demonstrating sound judgment/working toward reducing errors to prevent unsafe and deteriorated equipment, health and safety risks to the public, and liabilities to the municipality. Position exercises considerable degree of independent judgment although the work is subject to inspection.
Monitors the environmental and systems status of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and associated systems within various buildings on an ongoing basis and adjusts direct digital control systems in accordance with conditions.
Prepares reports on the performance of the systems.
Initiates the repair of systems and components by outside contractors, manufacturer representatives, or other outside sources when necessary.
Performs both routine and emergency gas-fired equipment and associated heating system repairs and maintenance.
Perform troubleshooting of gas-fired equipment and calibrate all gas-related controls.
Ensures the safety of all personnel and building users during maintenance and repair procedures.
Provides inspectional and diagnostic services on mechanical and associated building systems, compiling reports as necessary.
Maintains an inventory of spare parts, tools, maintenance equipment, etc. Trains other personnel on the appropriate operations, adjustments, diagnostic and other procedures related to the direct digital control operation of building systems.
Demonstrates the use of control systems and conducts seminars and tours on building automation systems as required.
Provides direct digital control automation expertise to planning of other projects.
Maintain all facility log books as departmental requirements.
Provides guidance and assistance to apprentices and other municipal employees as required.
Extensive knowledge of direct digital control automation systems and building management systems, and how to provide optimum building environmental comfort and energy conservation through the use of control systems.
Ability to work independently and to effectively schedule work in order to meet service demands and minimize disruption to building users.
Knowledge of the specific heating, ventilation, refrigeration, pneumatic and electronic systems control, and associated equipment and systems that provide environmental conditions necessary for building operations.
Skilled in the use of repair tools and equipment for servicing and repairing a wide range of building system malfunctions.
Ability to learn and apply computing skills to the working environment, including proficiency with Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) Adobe Acrobat, and Internet Explorer.
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
Must be able to rig equipment and piping components.
Must be able to install and maintain appliances, controls, equipment, piping and hangers.
Must be able to examine and test gas systems.
Certified Journeyperson in the trade of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic is required.
Three (3) years of journeyperson experience as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic is required. Experience in municipal operations is preferred.
Able to provide a Criminal Record Check with the ability to acquire and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance for employees working within the RCMP facilities.
A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.
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