HVAC Journeyperson

BGIS
Grande Prairie, Canada

Who this role is best for

HVAC-certified professionals with hands-on technical experience in mechanical systems will find this role emphasizes on-site maintenance and client interaction in a Canadian industrial setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with valid HVAC certification and prior experience in facility maintenance and client service.
    — “The HVAC Journeyperson holds a valid Certificate of Qualification issued by the province”
  • Individuals who can manage on-call responsibilities and perform emergency repairs efficiently.
    — “Must be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise”
  • Professionals with a strong safety mindset and ability to work with mechanical systems in compliance with regulations.
    — “Possesses a strong environmental, health and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a valid driver's license and adherence to strict safety and security protocols.
    — “Must meet enhanced security clearance requirements”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with HVAC installations, repairs, and PM programs on your resume.
    — “Installs air conditioning, heating, and related equipment and components”
  • Emphasize your ability to maintain safety and compliance in all facility operations.
    — “Complies with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection”
  • Showcase your communication skills by providing examples of client interactions or recommendations.
    — “Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical conditions and deficiencies and provides recommendations for enhancement and repair”
  • Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning any completed or ongoing education.
    — “Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement Program”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Experience in facility systems operations
  • Experience in HVAC and electrical systems
Typical background
Certificate of Qualification in HVAC/RefrigerationCollege Diploma/Certification

Skills & requirements

Required

HVAC SystemsPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingSafety Procedures

Preferred

Experience With JCT Contracts And NECFamiliarity With Pdx® Solution Methodology

Stack & domain

HVACRefrigerationPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingElectrical SystemsThermostatsHumidistatsFacility OperationsEnvironmental ComplianceHealth And SafetyFire ProtectionAttention To DetailProblem-solvingTeamworkAdaptabilityCommunicationLeadershipHVAC Certificate Of QualificationGasfitter I & IIFacility ManagementMechanical Systems

About the role

Original posting from BGIS

SUMMARY

The HVAC Journeyperson holds a valid Certificate of Qualification issued by the province in which the work is performed. The incumbent is responsible for operating facility systems, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, routine services on facility mechanical and other systems for the assigned facility within the limits of company policy and trade certification. The HVAC Journeyperson is also responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, security and fire protection.

Why BGIS?

Competitive Wages 

Health & Dental Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Personal Flex Days

Paid Sick Days 

Tools, Boots, Uniform & Company Vehicle Provided

RRSP Match Program

Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Rewards & Recognition Program

Partner Discounts

Additional Incentives Available!

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Installation & Troubleshooting

Installs air conditioning, heating, and related equipment and components.

Overhauls and services air conditioning, heating units and systems.

Repairs, replaces and adjusts worn or broken parts HVAC equipment.

Repairs and adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.

Diagnoses and troubleshoots problems with heating and air conditioning units and systems.

Installs motors, thermostats, and humidistats.

Maintenance

Performs work in accordance to established processes and practices.

Complies with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection.

Responds to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance activities at assigned facility.

Performs regular monitoring, inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime and safety objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation and asset integrity of assigned facility is maintained.

Monitors assigned facility by conducting facility walkthroughs, mechanical and electrical equipment and systems monitoring.

Assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentations are maintained.

Maintains accurate inventory of all assigned tools/equipment and arranges for repair and replacement where required.

Client Relations

Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical conditions and deficiencies and provides recommendations for enhancement and repair.

Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.

Administration

Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.

Ensures the manner in which work is performed is in compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and any other applicable requirements.

Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required

Submits all expenditures on a timely basis.

Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

College Diploma/Certification required

Previous experience as a licensed HVAC/Refrigeration Technician

Strong ability to adhere and to properly execute processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance

Ability to maintain building mechanical and other system troubleshooting and resolution skills

Possesses a strong environmental, health and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner

Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency

Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification

Must be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise

Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment

Must meet enhanced security clearance requirements

Valid drivers’ license

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Must hold a valid HVAC Certificate of Qualification issued by the province in which the work is performed. 

Gasfitter I & II license in addition to refrigeration license, an asset

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Source: BGIS careers

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