HVAC Technician- CUPE LOCAL 4400
VISION
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters.
At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.
We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community.
The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.
With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking a full-time HVAC Technician within the Environment Support Services Operations & Maintenance East/West department.
We are an inclusive employer. All interested applicants are welcome to apply.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Hours of work will fall within the day shift band (7:00 am to 4:00 pm) and may change consistent with the collective agreement. Hours to be confirmed upon hire.
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Flexible home base, to be determined by management, based on system needs
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Written and practical tests will be facilitated to short-listed candidates
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor for their assigned area:
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Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all HVAC/R systems including:
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Boilers, furnaces, unit heaters, make-up air units
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Chillers, cooling towers, heat pumps
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Rooftop units, split systems, VRF/VRV systems
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Exhaust, supply, and ventilation systems
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Install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment
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Assemble, install, and service refrigeration and air-conditioning components and controls
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Commission HVAC/R systems and perform functional performance testing
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Measure, cut, connect, weld, and braze piping and tubing as required
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Test systems for leaks, evacuate systems, and charge with refrigerants in accordance with regulations
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Handle, recover, recycle, and store refrigerants in compliance with ODP and environmental requirements
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Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC control systems, including interface with the Building Automation System (BAS)
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Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, and control-related faults
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Maintain accurate records including work orders, inspections, maintenance logs, refrigerant usage, and vehicle records
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Maintain a complete set of personal tools as required by the trade
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Ensure safe operation, care, and storage of Board-supplied tools and vehicles
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The use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times
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Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Minimum five (5) years' experience maintaining and servicing HVAC and refrigeration systems, including boiler, chiller, air-conditioning, and gas-fired equipment
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Experience working in institutional, commercial, or large-scale facilities is considered an asset
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Experience with energy-efficient systems, heat recovery, and low-GWP refrigerants is considered an asset
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Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and modern HVAC control strategies is an asset
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Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
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Working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, and controls
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Ability to read schematics and plans wiring diagrams, and blueprints
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General knowledge of HVAC control strategies and BAS operation
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
REQUIREMENTS:
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Valid Gas Fitter License (G1)
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Valid Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Systems Mechanic License (313A)
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Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate
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Must be proficient in the English language to comprehend manuals and maintain work orders
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Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver's License and access to a reliable automobile
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Candidates must submit copies of Gas Fitters license (G1), ODP Certificate and Drivers License with the applications in order to be considered. If candidates are selected for an interview, they must submit proof of good driving record before the interview.
This is a CUPE Local 4400 position with a pay rate of $47.68/hr.
We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire continuous improvement so that we can better serve our students, communities, and employees.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential.
The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than June 19, 2026 via Apply To Education.
We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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