About Us
Ashton Mechanical Group is growing! Ashton Mechanical LTD ("Ashton") is a leading provider of HVAC services. Our experienced technicians work throughout the Lower Mainland providing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and mechanical system service and maintenance. We provide a professional work environment with career advancement for when you are ready to take the next step.
A few quick facts about Ashton Mechanical Group:
- We are a family business with 90+ employees proudly serving Metro Vancouver for 35+ years.
- Our Commercial Team has service contracts with over 400 buildings and complete service, maintenance, replacement, and installation work year-round – we are never slow! We are proud to say we have never laid anyone off due to shortage of work.
- We are proud to have worked for notable companies and several municipal governments including City of Vancouver, City of Richmond, Cadillac Fairview, Westbank, and Wynford Properties.
To learn more about who we are check out our commercial department website: www.ashtonmechanical.ca
Ashton is seeking a Commercial HVAC and Refrigeration Journeyman to join our growing Commercial Team. Watch this video to see why we are the best mechanical company to work for! https://youtu.be/5AEUVaYZ8Eo
This a full-time, permanent position based out of the company's head office at #140-4631 Shell Road in Richmond, BC, and requires daily travel to our customers throughout the Lower Mainland.
Compensation & Perks
- Industry competitive hourly rate based on experience, licenses, and trade qualifications
- Incentive and bonus plans
- 2-weeks paid vacation to start
- Extended health and dental benefits
- 5% RRSP matching available after 1 year of employment
- Paid training to support continuous growth and to encourage promotion and advancement within the company
- Company insurance for personal tools.
- Work anniversary gift & birthday gift
- Pancake and food truck breakfasts, BBQ lunches.
Company sponsored team building events including weekend fishing trips, baseball games, golf tournaments, go karting, paintball, mani-pedis, and an annual Christmas party.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- handle service calls to customers;
- repair and replace parts and components for air conditioning systems;
- read and interpret blueprints and drawings;
- assemble and install air conditioning components such as motors, controls, gauges, valves, circulating pumps and compressors using hand and power tools;
- lay out heating system components and install thermostats, motors, piping and safety devices, and connect to fuel supply, ventilation and electrical system;
- utilize customer service skills to educate and assist customers in choosing services, products and possibly finance options to satisfy their needs in a timely and efficient manner;
- test installed heating units and adjust controls for proper functioning and perform scheduled maintenance service;
- ability to explain a technical solution in a non-technical way;
- maintain a clean, organized and well-inventoried company vehicle;
- work alone or together as a team with other journeypersons and apprentices;
- properly stage jobs and adhere to quality and safety checklists; and
participate actively in all formal exercises and training to stay up to date in your trade.
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Qualifications / Requirements
In addition to troubleshooting, repairs and installation the HVAC Mechanic must be able to communicate (read/write/speak) effectively in English, and have exceptional and demonstrated customer service skills and a professional presentation. Specific requirements/qualifications include:
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program, is preferred
- 5 years’ plus of work experience in commercial refrigeration, heating and air conditioning applications, with both installation and all codes governing those services;
- Holder of Red Seal Refrigeration and B-Gas Ticket (or equivalent) is preferred;
- Preference will be given to individuals who have completed industry courses in air conditioning and heating systems;
- Service troubleshoot mechanical systems;
- Complete knowledge of all tools, equipment and materials needed to perform service on commercial refrigeration;
- Proven track record of leading installations teams;
- Pass a pre-employment screening test (Police Background Check);
Clean Class 5 driver's license is required.
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To apply please click "Apply To This Job" or email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
