HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) mechanic

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

or equivalent experience

Tasks

Install and overhaul heating systems

Install ventilation, air handling and air conditioning systems

Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation

Measure and lay out reference points for installation

Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements

Troubleshoot heating systems

Troubleshoot ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems

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

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Vehicle supplied by employer