Posted 16 days ago
HVAC Technician
@ School District #79 (Cowichan Valley)
Duncan, British Columbia
Overview
School District #79 (Cowichan Valley) is hiring a full-time HVAC Technician to maintain, repair, alter and install heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and control systems. The role works with a high degree of independence on assigned projects, with a current pay rate of $40.39 per hour and a unionized position with a benefits package and Municipal Pension Plan participation.
Pay:
$40.39 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, install, repair and maintain HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Administer Direct Digital Control systems
- Plan, estimate and lay out projects from drawings
- Order parts and supplies, and report inventory levels
- Load and transport district vehicles and equipment
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Valid B.C. HVAC Tradesperson gasfitter certificate, Class B (Class A preferred)
- Minimum two years journeyperson-level experience
- Valid B.C. Class 5 driver's licence and clear driver's abstract
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- WHMIS certificate
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | HVAC Tradesperson gasfitter certificate Class B, WHMIS |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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School District #79 (Cowichan Valley)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
Applications are being accepted for the position of:
HVACTechnician
The Journeyperson HVAC Technician performs maintenance, repair, alteration, and installation tasks, including renovations and modifications, on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and control systems. Performs minor elements of other trades. Required to work with a high degree of independence on assigned projects. Works cooperatively with other employees, students, and the public. Plans and coordinates projects and makes decisions independently.
DUTIES:
- Inspects, installs, repairs, and maintains HVAC and refrigeration systems utilizing a variety of hand powered tools and materials. Administrates Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems.
- Regularly inspects equipment and filters for the purpose of preventative maintenance.
- Assists in the planning, assessment, design and estimating of projects. Reads and interprets drawings and specifications, determines material requirements, lays out projects, fabricates sheet metal and reports on work in progress as required.
- Performs work in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and codes.
- Reports on parts and supplies inventory levels. Orders supplies and equipment.
- Loads and unloads district vehicles. Transports material and equipment. Cleans, checks, and confirms operational safety of vehicles.
- Assists in maintaining the chemical treatment for boilers. Maintains Boiler rooms for tidiness and cleanliness.
- May, on occasion, be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Grade 12 education or the academic equivalent.
- Valid B.C. Provincial/Interprovincial HVAC Tradesperson gasfitter certification Class B (preference may be given to a Class A).
- Minimum two years related experience at the journeyperson level.
- Physically capable of performing the job duties.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License and clear driver's abstract
- Knowledge in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this trade.
- Working knowledge of other trades systems; capable of assisting in with electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
- WHMIS certificate.
Applications should include a cover letter, resume, transcripts and copies of required certificates. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until filled and can be emailed to dropped off at:
School District 79 (Cowichan Valley)
2557 Beverly Street, North Cowichan, BC V9L 2X3
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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