HVAC Service Technician

Major Work Area: Maintenance, Service, Repair, Commercial, Residential

Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification, Gas Technician or Gas Fitter Trade Certification (under 400,000 BTU's), Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate, Driver's License

Experience: 3 - 5 years

Languages: English is must, other languages are asset

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems: Rooftop (self-contained), Centrifugal cooling, Heat pump, Filtration, Air motioning and circulation, Built up (split system), Humidification and de-humidification systems, Ventilation

Control Systems: Energy conservation, Electrical devices, and Pneumatic devices

Specific Skills: Perform routine maintenance and servicing, Interpret gas codes, Install, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, Install, calibrate and repair control systems

Additional Skills: Service clientele, Coach and instruct apprentices

Essential Skills: Reading text, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Computer use, Continuous