HVAC / Refrigeration Technician – Scientific & Laboratory Equipment

Location: Greater Toronto Area – Toronto, North York & Scarborough

Compensation: Local 787 Journeyman Rates

Join an established mechanical services organization supporting healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, research and manufacturing facilities. This opportunity offers specialized technical work within a collaborative team that values safety, ongoing training and professional development.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a licensed HVAC / Refrigeration Technician to join a Scientific Services team supporting customers across Toronto, North York and Scarborough.

You will maintain, troubleshoot and repair specialized refrigeration and scientific equipment, perform on-site calibrations and help customers keep critical equipment operating reliably.

Previous laboratory equipment experience is an asset. This opportunity may also suit a licensed refrigeration technician with strong diagnostic skills and an interest in developing expertise in scientific equipment.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair refrigeration and scientific equipment used in healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, research and manufacturing environments.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections and equipment performance checks.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and refrigeration-related faults and complete appropriate repairs.
- Perform in office calibrations for temperature, humidity, CO₂ and speed, as applicable to the equipment.
- Respond promptly and professionally to emergency repair requests.
- Prepare repair estimates, recommend corrective actions and order replacement parts as required.
- Communicate clearly with customers about equipment issues, service recommendations and work completed.




- Accurately complete service reports, calibration records, maintenance logs and parts documentation.
- Follow company service standards, work instructions, applicable safety requirements and customer procedures.
- Work independently at customer sites and collaborate with technicians and internal support teams.

Qualifications

- Valid HVAC/Refrigeration journeyperson licens- 313a
- Strong mechanical, electrical and refrigeration troubleshooting skills.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work independently, organize service priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
- Professional communication skills and a strong customer service approach.
- Dependable, adaptable and committed to safe, quality workmanship.
- Willingness to learn new equipment, procedures and technical skills.

Experience Considered an Asset

Hands-on service experience with one or more of the following is required:
- Ultra-low temperature freezers.
- Laboratory refrigerators and freezers.
- Environmental chambers.
- Incubators.
- Centrifuges.
- Freeze dryers.
- Other scientific or laboratory equipment.

Applicable manufacturer training is also an asset, along with experience performing equipment calibrations.

What This Opportunity Offers

- Compensation aligned with Local 787 journeyman rates.
- Specialized work supporting laboratory, healthcare, pharmaceutical and research customers.
- Opportunities to expand your knowledge of scientific refrigeration and environmental equipment.
- A collaborative team with an emphasis on technical training and professional development.
- Long-term career opportunities within an established organization.

Contract Info / Information sur le contrat

- Job ID / No. du Poste: 63865039
- Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1

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