Revision Date: October 2001
Classification: Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Mechanic
Unit: UNIFOR
Hay Point Range: N/A
CHARACTER OF THE JOB
The Physical Plant Department is responsible for the entire physical plant of the University including construction, renovation and provision of utility services and the care and maintenance of all properties.
Under general supervision, the Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Mechanic is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment, estimating costs of new installations and repairs to existing systems and equipment and maintaining related records.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains and repairs all types of high and low pressure refrigeration and industrial air conditioning equipment.
Investigates and diagnoses complaints re: malfunctioning of equipment used for heating, cooling, air supply, and ventilation.
Installs and commissions new equipment.
Records hours of work on work orders and daily time sheets.
Estimates costs of time and materials required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
The minimum qualifications necessary for acceptable (satisfactory) job performance are:
Level of Formal Education
Experience
Skills and Abilities
Physical Requirements
This class specification is intended to illustrate the characteristics of this classification level and should not be interpreted as a description of any one individual position within this classification level.
"In accordance with the University's Health and Safety Policy, and in support of the Workplace Safety and Health Act, Physical Plant is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and students.
Physical Plant will instruct all employees to complete an Orientation Workshop, normally during the first day on the job, and the Health and Safety Orientation Module, normally during the probation period. Employees will also be instructed to complete various workshops, such as Asbestos Awareness, etc. during the first year of employment depending upon an individual's classification."