People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and do research at Queen’s University. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics in facilities support their success by ensuring that process cooling equipment serving teaching and research functions and general building comfort cooling equipment is operating as required. Trades staff like our Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics play an important role as ambassadors for the university. Their daily contact with students, faculty, staff and visitors helps the university to be a welcoming and friendly place.

Facilities is now hiring a full-time continuing Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic to join the Maintenance Team. In addition to competitive wages, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics are eligible for a wide range of other employee programs such as pension, health and dental benefits, work wear, tuition support, childcare support plan, and a variety of other work/life wellness programs. Further information can be found on the human resources website: http://www.queensu.ca/humanresources/home

If you have the required qualifications and want to make a difference at one of Canada’s leading post-secondary institutions, take the first step and apply now!

Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Refrigeration and Small Boiler Systems, the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic will install, maintain, repair and overhaul refrigeration and air conditioning systems and combined heating, ventilation and cooling systems.

This position is a full-time continuing appointment, working 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate must be willing to work overtime, respond to call-ins outside normal working hours and work afternoon/evening shifts as required. In addition, this position falls under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 229.

Candidate success is based on a good work ethic, ability to learn and practice new skills, embracing Facilities’ mission and values, and respecting diversity and promoting inclusion in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities
• Work safely in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its applicable regulations as well as adhering to Queen’s and Facilities Safety Policies and Procedures
• Respect diversity and promote inclusion in the workplace
• Perform required maintenance and preventive maintenance program including, but not limited to, the installation, repair and overhauling of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and combined heating ventilation and cooling systems; record keeping, corrective action, and ordering of all applicable supplies to maintain all systems
• Operate various portable electric and manual hand tools and maintain Facilities area workshop tools in good working condition
• Work on scheduled shift and overtime when required
• Document and manage workflow through the computerized maintenance management system
• Work with Stores staff to obtain and document required parts and supplies
• Be accountable for timely and effective completion of assigned tasks
• Be a positive team member who recognizes the value of diversity in the workplace

*The University has policies in place to support its employees with disabilities, including an Accommodation in the Workplace Policy and a policy on the provision of job accommodation that takes into account an employee’s accessibility needs due to disability.