Our Opportunity:
We currently have an opening for both a Journeyperson Refrigeration Mechanic to join our company in the Okanagan region. We are a quality minded company that promotes a positive culture of values and encourages personal and professional growth. Jones is a union company, and our refrigeration mechanics are members of UA Local 516, applicants must be willing to join the union. To see the wage table, please use a web search for "UA 516 Collective Agreement". We value tickets from all trades and are open to candidates pursuing dual tickets.
Company Background:
At Jones Food Store Equipment, we supply, install, and service refrigeration equipment primarily for supermarkets throughout British Columbia. Founded in 1971, our strong relationships with the leaders in the industry are built on a foundation of integrity and innovation. We work with architects, general contractors, and store owners on small to large scale supermarket refrigeration installation and renovation projects.
Position Overview:
As a Journeyperson, you will oversee commercial refrigeration and HVAC repairs and preventative maintenance including troubleshooting, diagnosing, ordering materials, completing repairs, completing paperwork, and providing training for apprentice technicians on various job sites.
Specific Skills
- Utilise hand and power tools
- Repair refrigeration equipment
- Operate tools, gauges and other testing equipment
- Handle, recover, and store refrigerants
- Remove and replace refrigeration components
- Commission systems and test for leaks
Qualifications / Competencies
- Skilled trade experience preferred
- Experience repairing, installing and commissioning refrigeration systems in supermarkets is a definite asset
- CO2 Refrigeration experience
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Excellent electrical troubleshooting skills
- Able to analyze and interpret construction and schematic drawings, technical literature, and equipment specifications
- Self-motivated and team-oriented; a capable mentor for the team
- Career oriented with an interest in ongoing technical and professional training
- Available for local day or night work with some on call required.
- Take pride in delivering quality work and upholding rigorous standards; ability to independently apply our processes and procedures
- Effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal.
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Valid Refrigeration Journeyperson Certificate or enrolled in training
Compensation
To see the wage table, please use a web search for "UA 516 Collective Agreement".
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $57.61 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Licence/Certification:
- driver's license (preferred)
- Refrigeration Journeyperson Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
