Occupation
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
$61,010 medianBright outlookTraining or associate
O*NET 31.0 · 49-9021.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Install auxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment, such as expansion or discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, or stokers.
- 02Supervise and instruct assistants.
- 03Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
- 04Install expansion and control valves, using acetylene torches and wrenches.
- 05Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
- 06Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers.
- 07Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
- 08Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, and refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
- 09Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
- 10Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
- 11Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
- 12Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic)HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician)Refrigeration MechanicRefrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech)AC Mechanic (Air Conditioner Mechanic)AC Tech (Air Conditioning Technician)HVAC Control Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Technician)HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer)HVAC Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician)Refrigeration Operator
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Knowledge the job leans on
Building and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServiceMechanicalAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityDesign
Skills that carry over from service
TroubleshootingOperations MonitoringRepairingInstallationEquipment MaintenanceComplex Problem SolvingEquipment SelectionJudgment and Decision Making