Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Refrigerant cooling system installation and maintenance for commercial and industrial settings.

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
MED
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
MED
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Characteristics

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
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making
Leadership
Physical demands
Competition for this position

Activities

Getting Information Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment Know More
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

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Computers and Electronics Know More
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Engineering and Technology Know More
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Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness Know More
  2. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  3. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  4. Near Vision Know More
  5. Oral Comprehension Know More
  6. Oral Expression Know More
  7. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  8. Visualization Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

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