refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic apprentice

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Cold / refrigerated
• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Installation
• Various locations

Tasks

• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
• Provide customer service
• 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
• Supervise other workers
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Measure and mark sheet metal according to template
• Instruct apprentices
• Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specification
• Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces
• Cut materials using power tools or by hand
• Fit and join sheet metal parts
• Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate
• Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Apprenticeship training

• Pre-apprenticeship training
• Level one apprenticeship training
• Level two apprenticeship training

Type of service and repair

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Specialization or experience

• Custom sheet metal items
• Air volume (VAC)
• Dust and fume collection system
• Humidifier system

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Tight deadlines
• Overtime required

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Experience

• Experience an asset

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Travel insurance
• Wellness program