HVACR Technician Careers

HVACR Technician Careers Information

Systems to control heat and coolness help control the humidity, temperature and quality of air in both residences and businesses. Those who install, look after, and fix these systems are known as technicians, or Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) technicians.

HVACR Technician Careers & Degrees

• Everest University: Orange Park

  

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  • Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Lincoln College of Technology: West Palm Beach

  

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  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Lincoln Technical Institute: Union

  

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  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
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HVACR systems are comprised of a large number of electronic, mechanical and electrical mechanisms, and technicians must be familiar with how to work with all of these specialized parts. Frequently, HVACR technicians will concentrate on either installation or maintenance/repair, but have training in both areas. They must be able make diagnose necessary adjustments and perform them, as well as conduct tests on how well the equipment is performing.

HVACR Technician Careers Path

A six month to two year program in HVACR, leading to certification and/or an apprenticeship is the first place to start on the path to becoming an HVACR technician. Courses in chemistry, physics, math, electronics, and mechanical drawing are helpful. If dealing with refrigeration, special certification is needed to handle refrigerants.

HVACR Technician Careers Compatible Personality Traits

Mechanically-oriented, detail oriented, analytical, patient, tactful, good communicator, flexible schedule

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HVACR Technician Careers Salary Expectations

The average salary for HVACR technicians is $44,796. Apprentices usually start at about 50% of the pay rate for experienced workers.   About 16% of technicians are members of a union.

1-4 years=$35,227

5-9 years=$43,630

HVACR Technician Careers Job Outlook

Opportunities in the field are expected to increase by 18-26% by 2014. Older technicians will be retiring, and a rising number of construction projects will couple with increasingly complex HVACR systems to provide a need for more technicians.   Also, a call for more energy-efficient systems will lead to many older systems being replaced with newer ones.

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• Building Superintendent
• Cost Estimator
• Contractor