Languages English

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate; Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification

Education

Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training

Experience 5 years or more

Specific Skills

Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment; Measure and lay out reference points for installation; Interpret gas codes; Handle, recover and store refrigerants; Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components; Install, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems; 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; Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems

Major Work Area Service; Maintenance

Control Systems

On-board diagnostics; Electronic and solid state; Electrical devices; Direct digital control system

Area of Work Experience Repair

Additional Skills Coach and instruct apprentices

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems

Ventilation; Filtration; Built up (split system); Rooftop (self-contained)

Area of Specialization Installation

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Safety glasses/goggles

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Hot; Cold/refrigerated

Transportation/Travel Information

Driver's abstract; Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information On-site customer service; Willing to relocate

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability; Punctuality