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Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic

Overview

Languages 

English 

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Responsibilities

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
  • 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

Additional information

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Reliability
  • Team player