Refrigeration Mechanic
Your Opportunity:
Casual Refrigeration Mechanic Opportunity for the University of Alberta Hospital This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Alberta Hospital as a Casual Refrigeration Mechanic. This position will support our team in completing a variety of in-house projects and provide coverage during periods of staff illness, injury, or vacation. As part of our team, you'll gain valuable experience working with a wide range of refrigeration equipment, including ultra-low temperature freezers, ice machines, refrigerators, walk-in coolers, air-cooled chillers, and other essential systems that support patient care and hospital operations. You may also have the opportunity to collaborate with skilled trades teams including plumbing, HVAC, instrumentation, and electrical, giving you a broad understanding of how systems interconnect within a complex healthcare facility. We’re looking for a candidate with strong service experience, problem-solving ability, and a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will be flexible, safety-focused, and eager to contribute to projects that directly impact the comfort and well-being of patients and staff. If you are a driven refrigeration mechanic looking to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your skills make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mechanical team at the University Hospital.
Description:
As a Refrigeration Mechanic, you will be responsible to assemble, install, repair, and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. You will also be required to perform continued preventative maintenance and operational performance checks on air or water cooled systems in accordance with Alberta Health Services standards and practices.
- Classification: Refrigeration Mechanic
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Facilites Maintenance & Engineering
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 23-NOV-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $42.95
- Maximum Salary: $46.37
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of an accredited Journeyperson Refrigeration Mechanic Certificate from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Additional Required Qualifications:Seasoned/Specialized technical/professional experience required (i.e. 5-7 years). Minimum of 5 years of experience in repair and maintenance and operation of a wide range of hospital refrigeration equipment such as ultra-low freezers, refrigerators, ice machines, computer room air conditioning and other refrigeration systems. There is a very wide variety of complex refrigeration equipment present in the hospital environment which is maintained by the refrigeration mechanic; therefore, the mechanic must have extensive experience in this area. Testing, adjustment and repair of various types of hospital related refrigeration equipment. Considerable initiative and judgement involved. Incumbent is allowed considerable use of judgement in solving technical problems arising in day to day operations. In addition to knowledge related to the refrigeration trade, some familiarity, education and experience in the areas related to other trades is required. Must possess initiative and be capable of giving direction and supervision as required. Ability to work under emergency conditions and in difficult situations. Alert for occupational hazards of working with refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Must be thoroughly familiar with all tools and equipment used in the trade and knowledgeable of the refrigeration and air conditioning code and all safety regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial chillers is a strong asset. First Aid, Fall Arrest, and Lift Training required. Proficient with Microsoft applications and comfortable using email. Familiarity with maintenance management software such as e-Facilities (Oracle). Strong team player with the ability to coach others and a willingness to learn from peers.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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