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.
89 alternate job titles:
A/C Installer-Servicer (Air Conditioning Installer-Servicer)
A/C Mechanic (Air Conditioner Mechanic)
A/C Service Tech (Air Conditioning Service Technician)
A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician)
Air and Hydronic Balancing Technician
Air Conditioning Specialist (A/C Specialist)
Attic Fans Mechanic
Baseboard Heating Installer
Blower Installer
Blower Mechanic
Bulk Cooler Installer
Commercial HVAC Service Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician)
Commercial HVAC Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician)
Commercial Refrigeration Service Tech (Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician)
Cooling Technician (Cooling Tech)
Duct Cleaner
Environmental Control System Installer
Environmental Control System Servicer
Evaporative Cooler Installer
Fan Installer
Furnace Converter
Furnace Erector
Furnace Fitter
Furnace Gas Appliance Mechanic
Furnace Installer
Furnace Mechanic
Furnace Repairer
Furnace Setter
Gas Adjuster
Gas Furnace Installer
Heat Pump Installer
Heater Installer
Heater Mechanic
Heating and Air Conditioning Installer
Heating and Air Conditioning Servicer
Heating Equipment Installer
Heating Installer
Heating Repair Technician (Heating Repair Tech)
Heating Servicer
Heating Systems Installer
Heating Technician (Heating Tech)
Heating Unit Mechanic
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Technician
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Operations Technician
Hot Air Furnace Installer
Hot Air Furnace Repairer
HVAC Controls Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Controls Technician)
HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer)
HVAC Journeyman (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Journeyman)
HVAC Maintenance Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician)
HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic)
HVAC Refrigeration Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician)
HVAC Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician)
HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist)
HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician)
HVAC-R Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Service Technician)
Installer
Maintenance Mechanic
Mechanic
Oil Burner Installer
Oil Burner Mechanic
Oil Burner Repairer
Oil Burner Servicer
Oil Burner Technician (Oil Burner Tech)
Oil Furnace Installer
Oil Heat Technician (Oil Heat Tech)
Oil Heater Installer
Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Tech (Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Technician)
Refrigeration Engineer
Refrigeration Installer
Refrigeration Mechanic
Refrigeration Operator
Refrigeration Service Technician (Refrigeration Service Tech)
Refrigeration Systems Installer
Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech)
Refrigeration Unit Repairer
Renewable Energy Technician (Renewable Energy Tech)
Repair Servicer
Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Installer (Residential Heating and A/C Installer)
Residential HVAC Service Technician (Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician)
Service Technician (Service Tech)
Service Tester
Stoker Erector
Stoker Installer
Stoker Mechanic
Systems Mechanic
Transportation Refrigeration Technician (Transportation Refrigeration Tech)
Ventilating Equipment Installer
Salary Information
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers: $59,810 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | General |
| Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components. | General |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards. | General |
| Braze metal parts or components. | General |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | General |
| Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly. | General |
| Document operational activities. | General |
| Install machine or equipment replacement parts. | General |
| Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. | General |
| Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. | General |
| Measure distances or dimensions. | General |
| Cut materials according to specifications or needs. | General |
| Install home appliances. | General |
| Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities. | General |
| Train others in operational procedures. | General |
| Lay out work according to specifications. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Confer with customers or users to assess problems. | Analysis |
| Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities. | Development |
| Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design. | Development |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Alerton Ascent Compass | Industrial control software |
| Atlas Construction Business Forms | Word processing software |
| Building automation software | Industrial control software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software |
| Contact management systems | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Cworks CMMS | Facilities management software |
| Delta Controls inteliWEB | Industrial control software |
| Facility energy management software | Facilities management software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| HVAC tools software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Honeywell WEBs-N4 | Industrial control software |
| IBM Maximo Asset Management | Facilities management software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Internet browser software | Internet browser software |
| Johnson Controls Metasys | Facilities management software |
| ManagerPlus | Facilities management software |
| Microsoft Exchange | Electronic mail software |
| Siemens APOGEE Building Automation Software | Industrial control software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Data logging software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Installation Technician | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Air Conditioning Service Certification | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional | Building Performance Institute | Not Available |
| Air Distribution Installation Certification | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Air Distribution Service Technician | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Air Leakage Control Installer | Building Performance Institute | Not Available |
| Air Systems Cleaning Specialist | National Air Ducts Cleaning Association | Not Available |
| Air to Air Heat Pump Installation | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Air to Air Heat Pump Service Certification | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Basic Refrigeration and Charging Procedures Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Analysis Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Carbon Monoxide Safety Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator | Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association | Not Available |
| Certified Duct and Envelope Testing | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Certified Electrical Safety Technician | National Fire Protection Association | Not Available |
| Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator | Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association | Not Available |
| Certified Master Specialist Hands-On - Residential Gas Furnace | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Certified Master Technician | Professional Service Association | Not Available |
| Certified National Appliance Service Technician - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians | Not Available |
| Certified National Appliance Service Technician - Universal Technician | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians | Not Available |
| Certified Refrigeration Compliance Manager | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Residential Heat Load Analyst | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Certified Service Manager | Professional Service Association | Not Available |
| Certified Subject Matter Educator - Gas Heat | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Certified Technician | Professional Service Association | Not Available |
| Certified Ventilation Inspector | National Air Ducts Cleaning Association | Not Available |
| Certified in Hydrocarbon Refrigerants | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Cleanroom Testing Engineer | Associated Air Balance Council | Not Available |
| Combustion Analysis Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Combustion Appliance Zone Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Commercial Refrigeration Service | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Crew Leader | Building Performance Institute | Not Available |
| EPA Section 608 Certification - Refrigerant Handling | Air Conditioning Contractors of America | Not Available |
| Electrical Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Fuel Oil Combustion Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Gas Heat Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Gas Heating (Air) Installation | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Gas Heating (Air) Service | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Geothermal Heat Pump Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Green Awareness Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Ground Source Heat Pump Loop | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| HVAC Efficiency Analyst - Senior | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Heat Pump Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Heat Pump Installer Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Heat Pump Service Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Heating Associate | North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners | Not Available |
| Heating Professional | Building Performance Institute | Not Available |
| Hydronics Gas Service | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Hydronics Oil Service | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Infiltration and Duct Leakage | Building Performance Institute | Not Available |
| Instructor Certification | Air Conditioning Contractors of America | Not Available |
| Light Commercial Air Conditioning Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Light Commercial HVAC Design | Air Conditioning Contractors of America | Not Available |
| Light Commercial Refrigeration Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Light Commercial Refrigeration Service | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Master Oil Heat Specialist Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Air Economizer Controls | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Building Automation Systems Set-up and Commissioning | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Calculating Indoor Air CFM | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Combustion Analysis Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Commercial TEV Metering Device Troubleshooting | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Constant Air Volume, A/C and Heat Pump Systems Set-up and Commissioning | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Demand-Controlled Ventilation Set-up and Commissioning | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Duct Leak Testing | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Economizer Set-up and Commissioning | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Envelope Leak Testing | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Fault Detection & Diagnostics for Packaged DX Units Set-up and Commissioning | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Hydronic System Variable Flow Control Set-up and Commissioning | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Light Commercial Air Conditioning Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Light Commercial Refrigeration Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Outdoor Air Set-up and Commissioning | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Residential Air Conditioning | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Residential Energy Auditing Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Residential Heat Gain and Heat Loss Calculation | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Residential Heat Pump | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Supply Water Temperature Reset Controls Set-up and Testing | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On System Charging and Start-up | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Variable Air Volume Set-up and Commissioning | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Water Valve Leakage Testing | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Residential Electric Heat | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (MIL7) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | Not Available |
| NAFA Certified Air Filter Specialist | National Air Filtration Association | Not Available |
| NAFA Certified Technician | National Air Filtration Association | Not Available |
| Oil Heat Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Oil Heating (Air) Service | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. | Not Available |
| Principles of Electrical and Refrigeration Theory | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Residential & Light Commercial Hydronic Heat Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Residential Air Conditioning Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Residential HVAC Design for Quality Installation | Air Conditioning Contractors of America | Not Available |
| Residential Heat Load Analyst | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Residential and Light Commercial Low Pressure Hydronic Heat Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Retrofit Installer Technician | Building Performance Institute | Not Available |
| STAR Commercial Refrigeration Mastery | National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| STAR HVAC Mastery | National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| STAR Residential-Light Commercial HVACR Mastery | National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Solar Heating Installer | North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners | Not Available |
| System Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| System Diagnostics and Troubleshooting | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Test and Balance Engineer | Associated Air Balance Council | Not Available |
| Test and Balance Technician | Associated Air Balance Council | Not Available |
| Universal R-410A Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
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