HVAC Service Technician (Data Center Cooling Systems)
Remote Field-Based Role | Union Position | Company Vehicle Provided
Locations
We're actively hiring HVAC Service Technicians in:
- Toronto, ON
- Calgary, AB
- Montreal, QC
- Regina, SK
- Vancouver, BC
Montreal: Fluency in both French and English is required.
All other locations: English proficiency required.
Join a Growing Team Supporting Mission-Critical Infrastructure
Are you an experienced HVAC Technician looking to take your career beyond traditional commercial service work? This is an opportunity to work with advanced cooling systems that support some of the world's most critical facilities, including data centers and other mission-critical environments.
You'll receive extensive onboarding, hands-on training, and mentorship from experienced technicians. During your first several months, you'll shadow senior technicians in the field, learning equipment, troubleshooting techniques, commissioning procedures, and customer interactions. As your skills and confidence grow, you'll transition into independently handling preventative maintenance, service calls, repairs, and commissioning activities throughout your assigned territory.
In addition to on-the-job training, you'll participate in ongoing technical development programs, including occasional travel to Columbus, Ohio, for advanced equipment training and professional development.
This is a remote, field-based role with local travel typically within a 20-90 minute radius of your home location. Regional satellite offices provide additional support when needed.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive union compensation package
- Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided
- Extensive onboarding and ride-along training program
- Ongoing professional development and technical certifications
- Opportunity to travel to Columbus, OH for advanced training
- Stable Monday-Friday schedule
- Minimal after-hours support requirements (less than 5%)
- Local territory-based travel
- Exposure to cutting-edge cooling technologies
- Long-term career growth within a highly specialized industry
- Work independently while being supported by a strong technical team
What You'll Do
Following your training period, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and commissioning mission-critical cooling equipment at customer locations throughout your region.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and emergency service on commercial HVAC and critical cooling systems
- Service and maintain CRAC (Computer Room Air Conditioning) and CRAH (Computer Room Air Handler) equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, controls, and system performance issues
- Install, commission, and start up new cooling equipment
- Execute equipment upgrades and field change notices (FCNs)
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
- Maintain accurate service reports, inventory records, and work documentation
- Manage company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory
- Provide exceptional customer service with a focus on first-time fix resolution
- Deliver both on-site and remote technical support when necessary
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company standards
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, Trade School Certificate, or equivalent technical education (HVAC/Refrigeration preferred)
- 3+ years of commercial HVAC or refrigeration experience
- Experience working with:
- CRAC and/or CRAH systems
- Electrical diagnostics and control systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid refrigerant handling certification and licensing required by the applicable province
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience servicing Liebert / Vertiv cooling equipment
- Strongly preferred for candidates in the Toronto market
- Experience working in data centers, telecommunications, healthcare, manufacturing, or other mission-critical environments
- Strong brazing, refrigeration, and commissioning skills
- Red Seal Journeyperson Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Certification
- Equivalent provincial refrigeration certification
- Ontario Candidates: 313A Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic License strongly preferred
- Montreal Candidates: Fluency in both French and English required
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for a hands-on HVAC professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, learning new technologies, and working independently in the field. Whether you're already supporting mission-critical facilities or have a strong commercial HVAC background, this role provides the training, support, and career path to become a specialist in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the industry.
Position Details
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Union Position
- Work Environment: Remote / Field-Based
- Schedule: Monday-Friday with limited after-hours support (<5%)
- Travel: Local daily travel within your assigned territory, typically 20-90 minutes from home
- Training: Structured onboarding, ride-along mentoring, and occasional travel to Columbus, Ohio for advanced technical training
- Compensation: Competitive Union Pay + Company Vehicle + Tools and Equipment Provided
If you're looking to grow beyond traditional HVAC service work and build expertise in mission-critical cooling systems, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $110,000.00-$115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: On the road
