At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC and refrigeration systems across UBC facilities.
- Company: Join UBC Student Housing and Community Services, a leader in campus living.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous vacation, pension contributions, and tuition waivers.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and mentorship in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference by ensuring critical systems run safely and efficiently.
- Qualifications: Red Seal certification and experience in industrial refrigeration required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
About the role
Join UBC Student Housing and Community Services as a Refrigeration Mechanic, maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC, refrigeration, cooling, and environmental control systems across SHCS facilities. Reporting to the Trades Manager, you will keep critical systems from data centre cooling to lab environmental chambers running safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose electrical and mechanical failures on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
- Test and optimize equipment performance after repairs
- Install and commission new HVAC machinery and equipment, such as heat pumps and air conditioners
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and inspections
- Maintain, calibrate, and repair data centre cooling and environmental control systems, environmental chambers, lab coolers and freezers, chillers, cooling towers, condensers, and heat recovery equipment
- Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and operating manuals; create written reports
- Follow all maintenance procedures, regulatory codes, and WorkSafe practices to keep a safe workplace
- Act as a trainer and mentor for apprentices
Qualifications
- Red Seal or BCTQ Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic certification
- 3-5 years of related experience in an industrial setting
- Valid BC Class 5 driver's licence
- Thorough knowledge of mechanical trades practices and procedures; demonstrated troubleshooting ability
- Able to work in a team, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
- Desirable: 4th Class Power Engineer certificate
Pay & benefits
- Annual salary $87,156.00
- Overtime paid at double time where applicable
- University pension: UBC contributes 9.4% of gross pensionable earnings
- Vacation starting at 3 weeks, growing to 6 weeks, plus 3 additional days off between Christmas and New Year
- Tuition waiver of up to 12 UBC undergraduate (or approved non-credit) course credits
- Access to UBC employee discounts and perks
How to apply
Submit your application through this posting.
Refrigeration Mechanic in Vancouver employer: Mobility
UBC Student Housing and Community Services is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of its employees. As a Refrigeration Mechanic, you will enjoy competitive pay, generous vacation time, and a robust pension plan, all while working in a collaborative environment that values safety and innovation. With opportunities for mentorship and access to educational benefits, UBC fosters a culture of continuous learning and support, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
