Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
Did You Know:*
- Job prospects are expected to be excellent.
- Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average.
- Employers prefer to hire those who have completed technical school training or a formal apprenticeship.
Industry Areas
- Building Equipment Contractors
- Direct Selling Establishments
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
- Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
- Join pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, or refrigerant source, to form complete circuit.
Overall Kind of Work*
Heating and air-conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity and the total air quality in residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings. By providing a climate controlled envir...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers work in homes, retail establishments, hospitals, office buildings and factories – anywhere there is climate-control equipment t...
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 76.52% (Private For-Profit)
- 2.29% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 5.27% (State and Local Govt)
- 1.45% (Federal Government)
- 14.46% (Self-Employed)
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