Posted 4 months ago
HVAC Technician
@ Purdys Chocolatier
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Purdys Chocolatier is hiring a full-time permanent HVAC Technician in Vancouver, BC, reporting to the Maintenance manager. The role covers preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on HVAC systems, plus production equipment support and general plumbing and maintenance. Pay is $46.50 per hour on a day shift.
Pay:
$46.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on HVAC systems
- Support production lines, assets, equipment and machinery
- Source spare and faulty parts
- Assist with plumbing and general maintenance
Requirements summary:
- Relevant HVAC maintenance and repair certificate or licence (required)
- Background in food manufacturing or fast-paced facility (required)
- Minimum 5 years hands-on HVAC experience (required)
- Experience with heating and cooling piping, conveyors, pumps and chains
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics
- Millwrighting ticket (asset)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Millwrighting ticket |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Employee discount |
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Purdys Chocolatier
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Canada's Chocolatier since 1907. Made with sustainable cocoa.
Full company description
At Purdys Chocolatier we are passionate about transporting you to an extraordinary, personal chocolate experience. Our inspired chocolatiers support farmers and growers locally and around the world. We source the very best ingredients to create the perfect chocolate moment. Purdys’ chocolates are made fresh daily in our Vancouver chocolate factory kitchen. Essentials such as ginger from Australia, cashews form India, salt from the Himalayas, chocolate from Belgium, cocoa from Ecuador and Peru, and dairy products from local farms hint at the expansive ingredient list. At Purdys we have been crafting extraordinary chocolate experiences for Canadians for over 105 years. With original recipes like our mascarpone cheese Tiramisu Truffle, you will always find new creations alongside your favourites to tempt and inspire you. Everyone has a favourite. Every chocolate has a story.
- LinkedIn followers
- 9,393
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 529
- Reported office locations
- 8330 Chester Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5X 3Y7, CA
- 2777 Kingsway, Vancouver, B.C. V5R 5H7, CA
- Business categories
- E-Commerce
- Retail
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Purdys Chocolatier
- Specialties
- chocolate
- candy
- ice cream
- specialty chocolate
- business gifts
- fundraising
- custom packaging
- gift baskets
- weddings
- and corporate gifting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Purdys Chocolatier we are passionate about transporting you to an extraordinary, personal chocolate experience. Our inspired chocolatiers support farmers and growers locally and around the world. We source the very best ingredients to create the perfect chocolate moment. Purdys’ chocolates are made fresh daily in our Vancouver chocolate factory kitchen. Essentials such as ginger from Australia, cashews form…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, B.C. |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1907 |
| Specialties | chocolatecandyice creamspecialty chocolatebusiness giftsfundraisingcustom packaginggift basketsweddingsand corporate gifting |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 72 |
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Job type: Full-time, permanent, Day shift
Expected salary: $46.50 per hour
Do you love chocolates? As a proud Canadian Chocolatier, we create connection and joy through the power of chocolate and have a great deal of fun doing so.
We truly value diversity in our workforce and therefore, welcome applicants of all ethnic groups, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.
We’re looking for a HVAC Technicianto join our Production team based in in Vancouver, BC. This individual will report to the Maintenance manager.
Job Overview: The HVAC Technician will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems within our facility.
The role will also involve providing support for production lines, assets, equipment, and machinery, including repairs and performing preventive maintenance (PMs). Additionally, the technician will assist with plumbing tasks and general maintenance as needed to support the facility's overall operations.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Keep our HVAC systems running smoothly through regular preventive maintenance and quick, effective, and heavy repairs.
- Play a critical role in supporting our production operations by maintaining and repairing essential equipment and machinery.
- This role offers variety—you'll also tackle plumbing and other general maintenance tasks to support the overall efficiency of our facility.
You will be a good fit if you have:
- Must have a relevant certificate or license in HVAC maintenance and repair.
- A background in a food manufacturing or a similar fast-paced facility environment is a must.
- A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting, sourcing spare and faulty parts. repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Experience with a range of equipment, including heating and cooling piping systems, conveyors, pumps, and chains.
- The ability to read and understand complex technical documents like blueprints and schematics.
- A solid understanding of EPA regulations and electrical fundamentals.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong ability to diagnose issues efficiently.
- Someone who is a great team player but can also confidently manage tasks on their own.
- A Millwrighting ticket is considered a significant asset.
Get ready to enjoy:
- Extended Health & Dental Plan
- Sickness and Disability Plans
- RRSP Matching Program
- Profit Sharing depending on achieving the business goals
- Purdys Perks (Active Lifestyle Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee discount, and much more)
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We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.
We genuinely care about providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at [email protected]. We're here to help!
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