HVAC/R Apprentice Service Technician | 1st to 4th Year | Up to $50/hour

Fountainhead Mechanical | Calgary, Alberta

Job type: Full-time, permanent
Pay: Up to $50.00 per hour, based on apprenticeship level, experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability
Apprenticeship levels: First, second, third, and fourth year
Work location: In person

Fountainhead Mechanical is growing, and we are looking for motivated HVAC/R Apprentice Service Technicians to join our commercial service team in Calgary.

We welcome applications from registered first, second, third, and fourth-year Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic apprentices.

This is a service-based position focused on diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing existing commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment. It is an excellent prospect to develop your technical, diagnostic, and customer-service skills while working alongside experienced journeyperson HVAC/R technicians.

As your skills develop, you will take on increasingly advanced service work with the guidance and support of qualified journeypersons.

Experienced apprentices who demonstrate strong technical ability, reliability, and commercial HVAC/R service experience may earn up to $50.00 per hour.

At Fountainhead Mechanical, our work is built on Integrity, Empathy, Safety, and Communication. We invest in our people so they have the training, equipment, mentorship, and support needed to succeed.

Watch video testimonials from our team and learn more about working with us:
https://fountainheadmech.ca/careers/

What We Offer

- Up to $50.00 per hour, based on apprenticeship level, experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Company vehicle and fuel card when assigned to an independent service role
- Comprehensive benefits package
- $1,000 Health Spending Account in addition to benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Boot allowance
- Work pant allowance
- High-quality winter jacket
- Complete uniform program
- All required PPE and safety equipment
- Company events
- Paid technical and manufacturer training
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced journeyperson technicians
- Support completing your HVAC/R apprenticeship
- Leadership development and long-term career opportunities

Build Your HVAC/R Service Career

This position offers practical training and progressive responsibility throughout your apprenticeship.

You will have opportunities to develop experience with:

- Commercial HVAC and air-conditioning service
- Refrigeration diagnostics and repairs
- Refrigerant circuits, compressors, and controls
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Rooftop units and split systems
- Air handlers and make-up air units
- Preventative maintenance
- Equipment startups and performance testing
- Commercial controls and building automation systems
- Customer communication and professional service
- Digital service documentation and reporting

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will grow based on your apprenticeship level, experience, and demonstrated ability.

- Assist with the diagnosis, service, maintenance, and repair of commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment
- Diagnose equipment problems under the direction of a qualified journeyperson




- Perform preventative maintenance and equipment inspections
- Assist with refrigerant circuit, compressor, airflow, electrical, and control diagnostics
- Service rooftop units, split systems, air handlers, make-up air units, unit heaters, and related equipment
- Assist with recovering, evacuating, charging, and verifying refrigeration systems
- Troubleshoot motors, fans, belts, bearings, pumps, valves, sensors, safeties, and control components
- Assist with equipment startups, system testing, and performance verification
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, control schematics, and equipment documentation
- Identify equipment issues and communicate findings to the supervising journeyperson
- Complete accurate service documentation and digital reports
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, dispatch, office staff, and teammates
- Maintain tools, equipment, materials, and an organized work area
- Follow applicable codes, refrigerant regulations, safety requirements, and company procedures
- Represent Fountainhead Mechanical's culture and values on every customer site

Who We Are Looking For

- Registered first, second, third, or fourth-year Alberta Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic apprentice
- Interest in building a career in commercial HVAC and refrigeration service
- Previous commercial HVAC, refrigeration, maintenance, or mechanical experience is considered an asset
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Willingness to develop advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Basic understanding of refrigerant circuits, electrical systems, airflow, and controls
- Ability to read or learn to read wiring diagrams, specifications, and equipment documentation
- Ability to follow instructions and apply feedback
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and dependable attendance
- Professional communication and customer-service skills
- Ability to work safely, independently, and as part of a team
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the HVAC/R trade
- Valid driver's licence and a clean, insurable driving record
- Ability to reliably commute to Calgary or relocate before starting work

A Gasfitter Class A or Gasfitter Class B certification is considered a strong asset.

What Helps You Qualify for the Top Wage

The wage offered will reflect your apprenticeship year, commercial service experience, qualifications, and ability to complete work safely and independently.

Applicants considered for wages near the top of the range should demonstrate:

- Advanced standing in a registered HVAC/R apprenticeship
- Proven commercial HVAC and refrigeration service experience
- Strong refrigeration diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities
- Strong electrical and control troubleshooting skills
- Experience with rooftop units, split systems, air handlers,



and make-up air units
- Experience completing preventative maintenance and equipment inspections
- Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, control schematics, and manufacturer documentation
- Strong customer communication and service documentation skills
- Ability to complete assigned service work efficiently with limited supervision
- Consistent commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism

Additional Experience Considered an Asset

- Chilled-water hydronic systems
- Commercial cooling towers
- Indirect-fired make-up air units
- Commercial controls and building automation systems
- Variable-frequency drives
- Large commercial refrigeration equipment
- Equipment replacements and retrofit projects
- Equipment commissioning and system startup
- Combustion analysis and gas-fired equipment service

Training and Apprenticeship Support

Fountainhead Mechanical provides a supportive environment where apprentices can develop into highly skilled journeyperson HVAC/R service technicians.

Our training and development opportunities include:

- Hands-on mentorship from experienced journeypersons
- Ongoing technical and manufacturer training
- Progressive responsibility as your skills develop
- Exposure to commercial HVAC, refrigeration, controls, and mechanical systems
- Training in HVAC/R service diagnostics and customer communication
- Support completing apprenticeship requirements
- Long-term career and leadership pathways

Our Approach to Safety

Fountainhead Mechanical is COR Certified. We maintain a clear and practical safety program that supports our apprentices and promotes consistent, safe work practices.

Our safety program includes:

- Straightforward procedures and expectations
- Strong involvement from company leadership
- Modern digital reporting tools
- Accessible safety training and resources
- All required PPE and safety equipment

Safety is a foundational part of our work and is supported at every level of the company.

Why Choose Fountainhead Mechanical?

You will be joining a modern, growing mechanical company that invests in its people. We provide competitive compensation, quality equipment, comprehensive benefits, technical training, and experienced mentorship.

This position is ideal for a First-Year HVAC/R Apprentice, Second-Year HVAC/R Apprentice, Third-Year HVAC/R Apprentice, Fourth-Year HVAC/R Apprentice, Refrigeration Mechanic Apprentice, Air Conditioning Mechanic Apprentice, or HVAC/R Service Apprentice looking to build a long-term career in Calgary.

Location

Calgary, Alberta

Applicants must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate to Calgary before starting work.

Benefits

- Company vehicle when assigned to an independent service role
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Health Spending Account
- RRSP matching
- Vision care
- Uniform and boot allowances
- Professional development and technical training
- Apprenticeship support and mentorship

Job type: Full-time, permanent
Pay: Up to $50.00 per hour
Apprenticeship levels: First through fourth year
Work location: In person

Pay: Up to $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Company car
- Dental care
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 HVAC/R Apprentice Service Technician | 1st to 4th Year | Up to $50/hour (Canada)
🏢 Fountainhead Mechanical
📍 Canada