Refrigeration Mechanic Full Time NEW

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 perform preventive maintenance, repairs, testing, and equipment commissioning to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Compensation and Benefits
Annual salary: $87,156.00
Overtime: Paid at double time where applicable
University pension contributions: UBC contributes 9.4% of gross pensionable earnings
Vacation: 3 weeks beginning in the second calendar year, increasing to 4 weeks in the fifth year and up to 6 weeks by the eighteenth year
Additional time off: 3 additional days, or time off in lieu, between Christmas and New Year
Tuition credit/waiver: Up to 12 credits of UBC undergraduate or approved non-credit courses
Access to additional discounts and perks available to UBC employees (UBC Perks for Faculty and Staff: https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/physical-wellbeing/ubc-perks-faculty-and-staff)

Job Summary
Refrigeration Mechanics are responsible for the operation and maintenance of UBC SHCS Mechanical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration systems, Environmental Chambers, Heat Recovery systems, Data Centre cooling systems, Chilled water cooling systems, and other related equipment. Refrigeration Mechanics work to ensure the most efficient and optimal performance of SHCS HVAC and Refrigeration systems, minimize equipment downtime, maintain and extend equipment service life. Refrigeration Mechanics ensure safe operation of HVAC and refrigeration systems at all times.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:
Diagnose electrical and mechanical equipment failures and/or malfunctions on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
Test and optimize equipment performance for efficient operation after a repair is completed.
Install and commission new University HVAC machinery and equipment; such as heat pumps, and air conditioners.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections on HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
Maintain, calibrate and repair data center cooling and environmental control systems.
Maintain, calibrate, and repair lab equipment such as environmental chambers, coolers and freezers.
Maintain, calibrate, and repair climate control systems which may include heat recovery equipment, dehumidification and humidification equipment, chillers, cooling towers and condensers.
Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, operating manuals to assist in the installation, diagnostic and repair of equipment.
Interpret and carry out written and/or oral instructions and create written reports as required.
Communicate with customers and other trade groups as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service.
Follow all maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory codes while maintaining a safe workplace environment.
Follow safe work practices and procedures as per company policies and procedures and Work Safe regulations.
Adhere to all relevant environmental regulations.Act as trainers and mentors for apprentices.
Performs other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the position.

What You’ll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:
Red Seal or BCTQ Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Certification. 3-5 years of related experience in an industrial setting. Valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s license. Thorough knowledge of mechanical trades practices and procedures. Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting. Ability to work in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and effectively meet deadlines. Knowledge of the safe utilization of power and hand tools. 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate is desirable.

Additional Assets

Preferred Qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of mechanical trades practices and procedures. Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting. Ability to work in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and effectively meet deadlines. Knowledge of the safe utilization of power and hand tools. 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate is desirable.

What We Value

At UBC, attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is integral to excellence in research, innovation, learning, and service. We are committed to employment equity, inclusion, and fairness and welcome candidates who:
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Organizational Status
Reports to the Trades Manager.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Close attention to detail is required to identify and correct equipment problems that could result in serious safety, financial and or loss of service to the University. The Refrigeration Mechanic must be able to make quick and accurate assessment of equipment failures to minimize equipment damage.

Supervision Received
Reports to the Trades Manager.

Supervision Given
None.