About This Career Path
Install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments.
A Day In The Life
Construction & Architecture Industry
Salary Breakdown
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
Average
$54,540
ANNUAL
$26.22
HOURLY
Entry Level
$34,460
ANNUAL
$16.57
HOURLY
Mid Level
$57,540
ANNUAL
$27.67
HOURLY
Expert Level
$80,620
ANNUAL
$38.76
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
7,730
Projected job openings through 2028
Sample Career Roadmap
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
Degree Recommendations
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Vincennes University
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
ETA International
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Central Nine Career Center
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Top Expected Tasks
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
01
Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
02
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
03
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
04
Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
05
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.
06
Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers.
07
Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit.
08
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.
09
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
10
Install auxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment, such as expansion or discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, or stokers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Installation
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Operation Monitoring
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Visualization
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
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