HVAC Trades Worker Refrigeration Mechanic

Competition Number: REQ 6768

TITLE: HVAC Trades Worker Refrigeration Mechanic

DIVISION: Facilities & Sustainability

SALARY: Payband J, starting rate $42.56 per hour 

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

LOCATION: 160 Kendal Avenue

STATUS: Full Time Support 

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

Land Acknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.  We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities. 

GBC Vision

To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Involved in operation, installation, maintenance and/or repair of buildings, equipment, systems and facilities. This includes effective operation and repair of heating, ventilation cooling, refrigeration and humidity control systems and components. Components include items such as boilers, pumps, fans, heat pumps, condensers, chillers, cooling towers, etc. and their controls.
  
• Assists fellow members of the department or outside contractors as required.
  
• Other related duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Certificate of Qualifications as Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic-Certificate 313A.
  
• Gas Technician 1 Certificate and Ozone Depleting Products (ODP) Card is required.
  
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Refrigeration/HVAC Mechanic in a commercial or industrial setting, Post – Apprenticeship.
  

Skills and Attributes:

• Solid time management, prioritization, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork and interpersonal skills at a professional level.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer. 

About Us: 

George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.

Why work here? 

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters. 

George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact TalentAcquisition@georgebrown.ca confidentially.