Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers

Set up, maintain, and fix heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in homes and businesses.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
MED
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Characteristics

Competition for this position
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands

Activities

Getting Information Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

Building and Construction Know More
Customer and Personal Service Know More
Design Know More
Education and Training Know More
Engineering and Technology Know More
Mathematics Know More
Mechanical Know More
Public Safety and Security Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Finger Dexterity Know More
  2. Manual Dexterity Know More
  3. Multilimb Coordination Know More
  4. Near Vision Know More
  5. Perceptual Speed Know More
  6. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  7. Trunk Strength Know More
  8. Visualization Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Equipment Maintenance Know More
Installation Know More
Operation Monitoring Know More
Operation and Control Know More
Quality Control Analysis Know More
Repairing Know More
Troubleshooting Know More