Controls & Refrigeration
Operations & Maintenance
Position number: GL312
Date posted: June 5, 2026
Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Mechanic - Unifor
Regular Full-Time
Work schedule:
38.75 hours/week; Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Expected Start Date
July 6, 2026
For more information please contact: Daniel Schultz - [email protected] (4313346311)
Level of Formal Education:
- Completion of grade 12 or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid Certificate of Qualifications as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic or other appropriate certification issued by the Manitoba Department of Labour.
- Limited electrical licence and MOPIA Certified Technician Certification required .Limited Welding licence or be capable of passing same with regard to freon piping.
- Must hold a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License.
Experience:
- At least five years of experience as a Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic.
- Extensive knowledge of the systems presently maintained by the refrigeration shop at the Physical Plant Department.
Knowledge of pneumatic controls an asset.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to estimate costs of time and materials required for new installations or repairs to existing systems or equipment.
- Ability to work alone without direct supervision.- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to read blue prints, understand technical language and manuals.
- Knowledge and ability to safely and properly repair various types of refrigerative and air conditioning equipment.
- Familiar with recent C.F.C. rules and regulations.
- Must be alert and thorough.
Physical Requirements:
- Capable of performing the duties as assigned.
OTHER:
- May be required to work at the Fort Garry or Bannatyne Campus.
- Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
- Will be required to provide acceptable Criminal Record and Vulnerable Persons Registry checks.
- Maintains and repairs all types of high and low pressure refrigeration and industrial air conditioning equipment.
- Investigates and diagnoses complaints re: malfunctioning of equipment used for heating, cooling, air supply, and ventilation.
- Installs and commissions new equipment.
- Records hours of work on work orders and daily time sheets.
- Estimates costs of time and materials required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
38.75 hoyrs/week; Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
