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Summary Description


	Install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments.

Sample Job Titles

1.	A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician)

2.	Air and Hydronic Balancing Technician

3.	Air Conditioner or Furnace Gas Appliance Mechanic

4.	Air Conditioning Specialist

5.	Attic Fans Mechanic

6.	Baseboard Heating Installer

7.	Blower Installer

8.	Blower Mechanic

9.	Duct Cleaner

10.	Environmental Control System Installer Servicer

11.	Evaporative Cooler Installer

12.	Fan Installer

13.	Furnace Converter

14.	Furnace Erector

15.	Furnace Fitter

16.	Furnace Installer

17.	Furnace Mechanic

18.	Furnace Repairer

19.	Furnace Setter

20.	Gas Adjuster

21.	Gas Furnace Installer

22.	Heat Pump Installer

23.	Heater Installer

24.	Heater Mechanic

25.	Heating and Air-Conditioning Installer-Servicer

26.	Heating and Cooling Technician

27.	Heating Equipment Installer

28.	Heating Repair Technician

29.	Heating Systems Installer

30.	Heating Technician

31.	Heating Unit Mechanic

32.	Hot Air Furnace Installer and Repairer

33.	Hot Air Furnace Installer Repairer

34.	HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installer)

35.	HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer)

36.	HVAC Maintenance Technician (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician)

37.	HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Mechanic)

38.	HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic)

39.	HVAC Operations Technician (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Operations Technician)

40.	HVAC Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Service Technician)

41.	HVAC Service Technician (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Service Technician)

42.	HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist)

43.	HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician)

44.	HVAC Technician (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician)

45.	HVAC Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician)

46.	HVAC-R Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician)

47.	Maintenance Mechanic

48.	Oil Burner Installer

49.	Oil Burner Mechanic

50.	Oil Burner Repairer

51.	Oil Burner Servicer and Installer

52.	Oil Burner Technician

53.	Oil Furnace Installer

54.	Oil Heat Technician

55.	Oil Heater Installer

56.	Refrigeration Mechanic

57.	Renewable Energy Technician

58.	Service Technician

59.	Service Tester

60.	Solar Energy System Installer

61.	Solar Panel Technician

62.	Stoker Erector

63.	Stoker Installer

64.	Stoker Mechanic

65.	Systems Mechanic

66.	Ventilating Equipment Installer

Job Tasks

	Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution. Repair pipes to stop leaking.

	Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment. Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.

	Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring. Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components. Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

	Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions. Confer with customers or users to assess problems.

	Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants. Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

	Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

	Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit. Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

	Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components. Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.

	Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.

	Install auxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment, such as expansion or discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, or stokers. Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

	Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools. Connect electrical components or equipment.

	Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions. Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.

	Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders. Document operational activities.

	Install and test automatic, programmable, or wireless thermostats in residential or commercial buildings to minimize energy usage for heating or cooling. Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

	Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

	Install or repair self-contained ground source heat pumps or hybrid ground or air source heat pumps to minimize carbon-based energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions. Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.

	Install dehumidifiers or related equipment for spaces that require cool, dry air to operate efficiently, such as computer rooms. Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

	Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters. Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.

	Install magnetic-centrifugal chillers, compressors, or related equipment to cool air temperatures through the use of recirculating water. Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

	Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills. Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.

	Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools. Measure distances or dimensions. Cut materials according to specifications or needs.

	Install or repair air purification systems, such as specialized filters or ultraviolet (UV) light purification systems. Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.

	Assemble, position, and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints or manufacturer's specifications. Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities. Assemble mechanical components or machine parts. Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.

	Fabricate, assemble, or install duct work or chassis parts, using portable metal-working tools or welding equipment. Assemble mechanical components or machine parts. Fabricate parts or components.

	Install radiator controls for room-level zone control heating of residential or commercial buildings. Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

	Wrap pipes, securing insulation in place with cement or wire bands. Install insulation in equipment or structures.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
	Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers—often called heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians—work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
	HVACR technicians work mostly in homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, or factories. Their worksites may be very hot or cold because the heating and cooling systems they must repair may not be working properly and because some parts of these systems are located outdoors. Working in cramped spaces and during irregular hours is common.

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