Journeyperson Refrigeration Mechanic

Air Excellence HVAC Services Inc. – Saskatoon, SK

Air Excellence HVAC Services Inc. is looking for an experienced Journeyperson Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic to join our growing service team.

This position will support a diverse range of commercial, industrial, institutional and mining customers throughout Saskatoon and Saskatchewan.

Our technicians work on everything from rooftop units, make-up air units and refrigeration systems to chillers, boilers, heat pumps, controls and large industrial HVAC equipment. We are looking for a technician who is comfortable working independently, troubleshooting complex systems and taking ownership of the work they are assigned.

Responsibilities

- Diagnose, service and repair commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.
- Troubleshoot refrigeration, electrical, mechanical and control-related issues.
- Service equipment including:
- Rooftop units
- Make-up air units
- Air handling units
- Split systems and heat pumps
- Commercial refrigeration systems
- Chillers
- Hydronic equipment
- Pumps and mechanical systems
- Building automation and HVAC controls
- Perform refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging and system commissioning.
- Complete combustion analysis and assist with gas-fired equipment where qualified.
- Review equipment operation and identify deficiencies, repairs and opportunities to improve reliability.
- Communicate findings clearly with customers, supervisors and other technicians.
- Complete service reports, inspection documentation and safety documentation accurately.
- Assist apprentices and less experienced technicians when required.
- Participate in the company on-call rotation.




- Travel to industrial and mining sites throughout Saskatchewan as required.
- Follow Air Excellence safety procedures and all customer site requirements.
- Maintain a professional standard of workmanship, communication and customer service.

Qualifications

- Saskatchewan Journeyperson Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic certification.
- Strong commercial HVAC and refrigeration service experience.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in refrigeration, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics and equipment documentation.
- Comfortable working independently and making sound field decisions.
- Robust communication and documentation skills.
- Valid driver's licence with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to meet industrial and mine-site pre-access requirements.
- Willingness to participate in on-call service.
- Willingness to travel within Saskatchewan when required.

Experience with any of the following would be considered an asset:

- Chillers and large commercial HVAC equipment
- Danfoss Turbocor compressors
- Smardt chillers
- Multistack chillers
- Building automation systems
- Reliable Controls
- VRF systems
- Industrial HVAC systems
- Potash mine or heavy industrial environments
- Gas fitting
- Boilers and hydronic systems

The Person We Are Looking For

We are looking for a technician who takes ownership of their work.





The right person will be able to troubleshoot methodically, communicate clearly with the customer, document what they find, and follow the job through to completion rather than simply identifying a problem and moving on.

We value technicians who are resourceful, accountable, safety-focused and willing to continue developing their technical skills.

About Air Excellence

Air Excellence HVAC Services Inc. is a Saskatoon-based mechanical contractor serving commercial, industrial, mining and institutional customers throughout Saskatchewan.

Our services include HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, gas fitting, building controls, mechanical construction and specialized equipment service.

Our technicians work in a wide variety of facilities, including commercial buildings, institutional facilities and Saskatchewan potash mines.

Air Excellence is COR certified and invests heavily in technical development and manufacturer training. Our team includes technicians trained in specialized equipment including Smardt chillers, Danfoss Turbocor compressors, Multistack chillers and Reliable Controls building automation systems.

We are looking for people who want to build a long-term career, continue developing technically and be part of a company that takes pride in doing difficult work well.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Saskatoon, SK, with travel throughout Saskatchewan as required

Licence/Certification:

- Journeyperson Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Valid driver's licence

Work Location: On site

Benefits:

- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 HVAC / Refrigeration - Journeyperson (Saskatoon)
🏢 Air Excellence HVAC Services
📍 Saskatoon