Job Summary:
Ainsworth, Vancouver Island is seeking to hire a Journeyman HVAC/Refrigeration Technician to join our growing team. Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, is a Canada wide company that leads in the building systems industry. We provide a full range of services including: Electrical, Building Automation, Card Access/Security and Mechanical Services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI in a professional, courteous and customer service oriented manner on each and every call, you are a proud ambassador for our company.
- Read, interpret, create and maintain drawings and specifications.
- Install air conditioning, heating, and related equipment and components.
- Overhaul and service air conditioning, heating units and systems.
- Repair, replace and adjust worn or broken parts on condensers, compressors, and water and vacuum pumps.
- Repair and adjust valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with heating and air conditioning units and systems.
- Install motors, thermostats, and humidistats.
- Correctly instruct customers on proper care and maintenance
- Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned apprentices.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all modern equipment and regulations.
- Frequently seen equipment brands and equipment such as Aermec, Multistack, EngAir, VRF systems, Refrigeration Racks, Clever Brooks, Viessmann and IBC among others.
- Service area of Vancouver Island with home base in the central island.
- Participation in an alternating On Call schedule to maintain critical services after hours
- Interpret company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/regulations.
- Adhere to the Company's Quality System operating procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
- Provides support and backup for other administrative duties as requested.
- Journeyperson with Gas B, GAS A Ticket preferred.
- FSR preferred.
- High School diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.
- A current driver's license.
- A valid and up to date Certificate of Qualification.
- Knowledge and skill of tools, equipment, and materials and practices of the trade.
- Knowledge of applicable HVAC/R codes, standards, and regulations.
- Knowledge of HVAC Controls
- Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Skilled in both verbal and written communication.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding customer service skills.