Refrigeration Mechanic

Position Details
Posting #: 30+02
Department: Plant Maintenance - Combined
Employee Type: Regular, Full Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
Union: CUPE
Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule
Work Days: Monday to Friday
Time of Day: Days, Afternoons
Shift: Rotating, 7.5 hour
Shift Start: 8:00, 12:00 Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), Satellite Health Facility (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 15/04/2026 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Refrigeration Mechanic inspects, maintains, repairs and installs refrigeration equipment for preserving food, making ice, cooling water, and air conditioning the hospital buildings. All work is carried out in accordance with established guidelines and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Grade 12 diploma with courses in mathematics, physics, shop, blueprint reading, and mechanical drawing
Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a Refrigeration Mechanic
A minimum of 5 years’ experience plus selected instruction in the refrigeration field
Numerical ability is needed to perform arithmetic calculations in determining equipment efficiency and in the cutting and assembling of tubing and parts
Proven aptitude for working on mechanical units, maintaining and repairing refrigeration equipment
Initiative and judgement required in planning installation of new equipment, detecting malfunctioning of equipment, and making repairs
Ability to work to set standards following manufacturer's specifications and blueprints
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adheres to all safety regulations an maintains a good preventative maintenance schedule
Inspects and troubleshoots refrigeration equipment; coolers, freezers, and air conditioning units to determine that all are functioning properly
Examines refrigeration equipment using appropriate equipment, observing condition of electric motor, cleaning dirt and lint from motor and condenser, and adding or removing refrigerant to adjust vacuum or pressure
Carries out corrective and preventative maintenance work to refrigeration equipment as established by Supervisor.
Tests efficiency of systems with appropriate test equipment, and makes adjustments where necessary
Installs and repairs equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and blueprints
Participates in the installation of pipelines, wiring, structural platforms, and protective coverings
Handles procedures such as winter shutdown, spring start-up, routine summer checks of the rooftop units used for air conditioning of the hospital buildings
Evacuates refrigerant from defective / obsolete equipment in accordance with TSSA standards
Works within Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including creating Work Orders and completing Work Order Completion Comments
Performs and carries out other duties and assignments as directed
Responds to emergency calls as required on occasion
Participates in Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations as required
Supports supervisors with Equipment Maintenance Programs for refrigeration equipment as required
HOURLY RATE:
$34.12 ... $34.77 ... $35.41


St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.