Posted 30 months ago
Refrigeration HVAC Technician
@ Ainsworth
Canada
Overview
Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, is hiring a full-time Journeyman HVAC/Refrigeration Technician on Vancouver Island. The role covers installing, servicing and repairing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, plus supervising apprentices and participating in an alternating on-call schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Install, overhaul and service heating and air conditioning systems
- Diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC problems
- Read and maintain drawings and specifications
- Supervise and coordinate assigned apprentices
- Participate in alternating on-call schedule
Requirements summary:
- Journeyperson certificate, Gas B or Gas A ticket preferred
- FSR preferred
- Knowledge of HVAC/R codes and regulations
- Knowledge of HVAC controls
- Valid driver's licence
- Strong verbal and written communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-05-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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 | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification, Gas B, Gas A, FSR |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Ainsworth
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Full company description
Our customers depend on their buildings, industrial assets, processes, and energy management, to help them meet competitive challenges. For over 75 years, customers across Canada and the United States have relied on Ainsworth as their single source partner for installing and keeping their assets safe, effective, and energy efficient. ERCA/EAS #7001379
- LinkedIn followers
- 33,587
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,773
- Reported office locations
- 131 Bermondsey Road, Toronto, Ontario M4A1X4, CA
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- Business categories
- Service Industry
- Mechanical Engineering
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Commercial
- Other recorded names
- Ainsworth Inc
- Specialties
- Technical trade services
- Energy Conservation & Demand Management
- IT infrastructure solutions
- Emergency Technical Service
- HVAC Sales and Service and more
- Services techniques spécialisés
- Économies d'énergie et gestion de la demande
- Service technique d'urgence
- Vente et service de CVCA
- and Solutions d'infrastructure informatique
- 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.
Our customers depend on their buildings, industrial assets, processes, and energy management, to help them meet competitive challenges. For over 75 years, customers across Canada and the United States have relied on Ainsworth as their single source partner for installing and keeping their assets safe, effective, and energy efficient. ERCA/EAS #7001379
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Facilities Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Technical trade servicesEnergy Conservation & Demand ManagementIT infrastructure solutionsEmergency Technical ServiceHVAC Sales and Service and moreServices techniques spécialisésÉconomies d'énergie et gestion de la demandeService technique d'urgenceVente et service de CVCAand Solutions d'infrastructure informatique |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 182 |
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If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI team today!
Summary
Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, Vancouver Island is seeking to hire a Journeyman HVAC/Refrigeration Technician to join our growing team. Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, is a Canada wide company that leads in the building systems industry. We provide a full range of services including: Electrical, Building Automation, Card Access/Security and Mechanical Services.
Responsibilities
- Represent Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI in a professional, courteous and customer service oriented manner on each and every call, you are a proud ambassador for our company.
- Read, interpret, create and maintain drawings and specifications.
- Install air conditioning, heating, and related equipment and components.
- Overhaul and service air conditioning, heating units and systems.
- Repair, replace and adjust worn or broken parts on condensers, compressors, and water and vacuum pumps.
- Repair and adjust valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with heating and air conditioning units and systems.
- Install motors, thermostats, and humidistats.
- Correctly instruct customers on proper care and maintenance
- Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned apprentices.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all modern equipment and regulations.
- Frequently seen equipment brands and equipment such as Aermec, Multistack, EngAir, VRF systems, Refrigeration Racks, Clever Brooks, Viessmann and IBC among others.
- Service area of Vancouver Island with home base in the central island.
- Participation in an alternating On Call schedule to maintain critical services after hours
- Interpret company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/regulations.
- Adhere to the Company’s Quality System operating procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
- Provides support and backup for other administrative duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Journeyperson with Gas B, GAS A Ticket preferred.
- FSR preferred.
- High School diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.
- A current driver's license.
- A valid and up to date Certificate of Qualification.
- Knowledge and skill of tools, equipment, and materials and practices of the trade.
- Knowledge of applicable HVAC/R codes, standards, and regulations.
- Knowledge of HVAC Controls
- Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Skilled in both verbal and written communication.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.
Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI is an integrated multi-trade company, offering an end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.
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