JOURNEYPERSON REFRIGERATION MECHANIC

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.
We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rocky view District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Each year, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity attracts thousands of artists, faculty, and community leaders from around the world by offering unique and specialized professional development programs. Banff Centre is deeply committed to, and has a globally respected track record of, advancing artists and leaders of all kinds and at all stages of their careers, showcasing their work to audiences, and inspiring them to make unique contributions which enrich the world.
Our Physical Facilities department helps keep our campus running! We’re looking for a Journeyperson Refrigeration Mechanic to perform installation, repair, and preventative maintenance work on all refrigeration equipment, air conditioners, heat pumps, etc, in all Banff Centre buildings on campus.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs journeyperson level work in installation, repairs, and preventative maintenance of all refrigeration equipment, air conditioners, heat pumps, etc.
• Take an active role in the Preventative Maintenance Program as established by the Physical Facilities Department in addition to the regular duties as a Refrigeration Mechanic.
• Assist in minor repairs, adjustments of controls, chemical treatment, or other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate the inspections and reporting of all requirements under the Federal Halocarbon Regulations.
• May direct and train one or more apprentices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a Journeyperson Refrigeration Mechanic Certificate; an Interprovincial Certificate is an asset.
• Thorough Journeyperson level knowledge and skill in refrigeration; working knowledge and skills in additional electrical functional areas.
• Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of all hand and power tools related to job functions.
• Strong demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical materials.
• Knowledge of building codes, rules and regulations.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires a valid Alberta driver’s license.
• The nature of the work will require maneuvering through limited access spaces and occasionally working outdoors.

Please refer the Job description for details