Job Description for a HVAC Service Technician
HVAC is an acronym for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, each of which is used to control temperature and comfort within an indoor environment. An HVAC service technician is a skilled tradesman who installs and repairs these functions.
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Installation
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HVAC service technicians install temperature control systems in residential and commercial buildings, closely following blueprints to ensure that it functions properly and meets all legal safety requirements.
Troubleshooting
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When an HVAC system malfunctions, a service technician diagnoses the problem, making repairs through the use a variety of methods, including the replacement of worn parts or installing oil, gas or other types of fuel.
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Selling
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It is quite common for HVAC service technicians to be charged with selling service contracts to new and existing clients, which designates this professional and/or his employer sole technician responsible for the maintenance of a system.
Education Required
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The training needed to become an HVAC service technician may be obtained within two years through post-secondary education offered by junior colleges, proprietary schools and the United States Air Force.
Median Wage
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The median hourly wage paid to an HVAC service technician was most recently reported by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2006 to be $19.08.
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References
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