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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 49-9021.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

What this job is about

Ensure efficient installation and maintenance of HVAC systems.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Study blueprints and specifications

    Review blueprints and manufacturer recommendations to understand equipment configuration.

  2. 2

    Install HVAC components

    Connect and mount heating or cooling equipment components according to specifications.

  3. 3

    Test and adjust systems

    Inspect and test systems for compliance, adjusting controls as per manufacturer settings.

  4. 4

    Perform maintenance and repairs

    Recommend and execute preventive maintenance procedures and repair defective components.

  5. 5

    Document work and communicate with clients

    Record repairs and maintenance activities, discussing system performance with users.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP software

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