What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nova Scotia Health Authority is hiring: Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technicia position at Nova Scotia Health Authority?
Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Technician - Maintenance and Operations
Req ID : 187234
Location : Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department : FMS Maintenance Electricians HI
Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Posting Closing Date : 19-Dec-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province.
About the Opportunity
Under the general direction of the Assistant Manager, Maintenance and Operations, the Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Technician performs a variety of skills related to the trade, which are required for the maintenance, repair, upgrading and installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment for NSHA sites.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following :
- Completion of an approved air conditioning / refrigeration apprenticeship program
- Four years’ experience as a journeyperson
- Working knowledge of applicable safety codes
- Demonstrated communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Eager to learn new skills and participate in on-the-job training.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and in emergency situations.
- Valid training in the following would be considered an asset : WHMIS, confined space awareness, fall protection, Arc flash, first aid, lock-out tag-out and infection control.
- Must be able to carry out physically-demanding tasks, work in all weather conditions, work from heights and in enclosed spaces as necessary, and be able to carry out duties safely, effectively and efficiently.
- Able to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers and other staff.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Nova Scotia driver's license and have access to reliable transportation as required.
- Must be able to be on-call as required
- Experience working with commercial equipment (chillers / cooling towers).
Hours
Compensation and Benefits
27.44 - $32.65 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black / African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals / Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
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