testing, adjusting and balancing (tab) technician for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (hvac)

Title posted on indeed.com - HVAC R Technician

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Employer details Primera Group Ltd

Job details

*HVAC-R Mechanic* *Pay:* $65.00?$68.00 per hour Additional compensation may be considered based on certifications, leadership experience, and specialized technical expertise. *Why Join Primera?* Primera is a locally owned company built by people who care about doing good work and treating each other right. We?re a tight-knit team on Vancouver Island, and we take pride in what we build, fix, and maintain. We?re growing, and we?re looking for someone who wants to be part of that growth, not just punch a clock. Around here, your experience matters, your voice is heard, and your work is respected. We invest in our team with strong pay, solid benefits, and ongoing training, but just as importantly, we aim to create a workplace that feels supportive, steady, and worth sticking around for. *What You?ll Be Working On* You?ll be part of a team handling a wide mix of work across commercial, refrigeration, and marine systems. No two days look exactly the same, and that?s part of what keeps it interesting. *Commercial Mechanical Systems:* * Boilers * Chillers * Cooling towers * Hydronic heating systems * Rooftop units * Heat pumps * VRF systems * Building automation and HVAC controls *Commercial & Cold Storage Refrigeration:* * Walk-in coolers and freezers * Reach-in systems * Ice machines * Restaurant refrigeration * Rack systems * Large evaporators and condensers * Compressor systems * Cold storage doors and hardware *Marine HVAC & Refrigeration:* * Yacht air conditioning systems * Marine refrigeration systems * Pumps and controls * Ice machines * Coolers and refrigeration equipment *What the Role Looks Like* This is a hands-on role with a bit of leadership mixed in. You?ll be out in the field doing service, installs, and troubleshooting, while also helping guide apprentices and supporting the team when needed. *Day-to-day, you?ll be:* * Diagnosing and repairing HVAC systems * Servicing and troubleshooting refrigeration equipment * Working on marine systems when required * Coordinating with other technicians and apprentices * Reviewing job details and scopes * Keeping safety top of mind on every job * Building solid relationships with clients *What We?re Looking For* * Red Seal Refrigeration Mechanic (required) * 5?10+ years of experience preferred * Valid driver?s license * Class B Gas Fitter (asset) * Class A Gas Fitter (asset) * Chiller experience (asset) * Marine HVAC experience (asset) Most importantly, we?re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, shows up for their team, and wants to be part of a company that?s building something solid. *Benefits* * Company vehicle * Extended health, dental, and vision care * Life insurance * RRSP matching * Profit sharing * Paid time off and sick days * Company pension * Employee assistance program * Wellness program * Company events * Ongoing technical training * Career growth opportunities Pay: $65.00-$68.00 per hour Benefits: * Company car * Company events * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Flexible schedule * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * Profit sharing * RRSP match * Vision care Work Location: In person