SENIOR HVAC TECHNICIAN
Location: Port Coquitlam, BC (Serving Greater Vancouver & Fraser Valley)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Industry-Leading Benefits
WE'RE NOT LOOKING FOR JUST AN HVAC TECHNICIAN.
We're looking for the technician everyone calls when the problem gets difficult.
The person who can walk into a mechanical room, diagnose what others couldn't find, communicate confidently with customers, and help develop the next generation of technicians.
The technician who leads by example.
The technician customers request by name.
The technician other technicians trust.
At First District Mechanical, we're building one of the strongest HVAC service teams in British Columbia, and we're looking for an exceptional Senior HVAC Technician who wants to be part of something bigger than simply running service calls.
This is not a desk job.
This is a field leadership position for someone who loves the trade, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to help build a high-performance team.
RAPID CAREER GROWTH
We are a growing company with ambitious goals.
Many organizations talk about growth opportunities. At First District, our team members help create them.
As we continue to expand, new leadership, technical, and operational roles continue to emerge for those who want to advance their careers.
TEAM-BASED CULTURE
We believe the best solutions come from collaboration.
We learn together.
We solve problems together.
We celebrate wins together.
When one person succeeds, the entire team succeeds.
INDUSTRY-LEADING BENEFITS
We believe our people and their families come first.
That's why we've built a benefits package designed to provide support when it matters most.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
As a Senior HVAC Technician, you will:
- Lead complex troubleshooting and service work.
- Serve as a technical resource for other technicians.
- Mentor apprentices and junior technicians.
- Build strong customer relationships.
- Help identify solutions that improve building performance and reliability.
- Support the continued growth of our HVAC division.
- Lead by example through professionalism, ownership, and technical excellence.
Most importantly, when a difficult situation arises, people naturally look to you for guidance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Leadership
- Diagnose and repair commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Service rooftop units, make-up air units, heat pumps, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, and related mechanical systems
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical and control issues
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections
- Complete service repairs to manufacturer specifications
- Support technicians with advanced troubleshooting
- Respond to emergency service calls when required
Customer Leadership
- Build trust and long-term customer relationships
- Clearly communicate findings and recommendations
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience
- Identify opportunities to improve customer facilities and equipment reliability
Team Development
- Mentor apprentices and developing technicians
- Share technical knowledge and best practices
- Promote accountability and professionalism
- Help establish service standards and procedures
- Contribute to a positive, high-performance culture
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Journeyperson Refrigeration Mechanic
- Gas Ticket (Minimum Class B)
- Valid Driver's License
- Minimum 5 years commercial HVAC service experience
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Clean driving abstract
Preferred
- Red Seal Refrigeration Certification
- Hydronic heating experience
- Commercial boiler experience
- Controls troubleshooting experience
- Chiller and Cooling Tower experience
- Leadership or mentoring experience
THE RIGHT PERSON WILL BE KNOWN FOR
- Taking ownership
- Solving problems others cannot
- Remaining calm under pressure
- High technical standards
- Being respected by peers
- Developing those around them
- Caring deeply about customer outcomes
- Leading from the front
If your current employer would consider you one of the people they absolutely do not want to lose, we'd like to speak with you.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary compensation
- Company vehicle
- Company cell phone
- Company tablet/laptop
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Vision care
- Paid vacation
- Ongoing training and development
- Leadership growth opportunities
- Company events and team-building activities
- A supportive team environment
OUR CORE VALUES
At First District Mechanical, we live our values every day:
- Everything's Possible
- People First
- Wow Every Customer
- Own It
These are not just words on a wall. They guide every decision we make and every interaction we have with customers and teammates.
APPLY TODAY
The best technicians are often not actively looking for a new opportunity.
All inquiries and applications will be handled with complete confidentiality.
If you're ready to join a company that values technical excellence, leadership, and personal growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build the best HVAC service team in British Columbia.
Pay: $75.00-$80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Are you a Canadian Resident?
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- HVAC: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
