Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
O*NET Code: 49-9021.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
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💼 Also Known As
A/C Installer-Servicer (Air Conditioning Installer-Servicer)A/C Mechanic (Air Conditioner Mechanic)A/C Service Tech (Air Conditioning Service Technician)A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician)Air and Hydronic Balancing TechnicianAir Conditioning Specialist (A/C Specialist)Attic Fans MechanicBaseboard Heating InstallerBlower InstallerBlower MechanicBulk Cooler InstallerCommercial HVAC Service Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician)Commercial HVAC Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician)Commercial Refrigeration Service Tech (Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician)Cooling Technician (Cooling Tech)Duct CleanerEnvironmental Control System InstallerEnvironmental Control System ServicerEvaporative Cooler InstallerFan Installer
⚡ Skills (20)
Operations Monitoring4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Troubleshooting4/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Installation3/100
Repairing3/100
Active Listening3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Speaking3/100
+ 10 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (30)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Alerton Ascent Compass
Industrial control software
0Atlas Construction Business Forms
Word processing software
0Building automation software
Industrial control software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Facilities management software
0Contact management systems
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Cworks CMMS
Facilities management software
0Data logging software
Data base user interface and query software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Delta Controls inteliWEB
Industrial control software
0Facility energy management software
Facilities management software
0Graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0HVAC tools software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Honeywell WEBs-N4
Industrial control software
0IBM Maximo Asset Management
Facilities management software
0IBM Notes
Electronic mail software
0Internet browser software
Internet browser software
0Johnson Controls Metasys
Facilities management software
0ManagerPlus
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0Microsoft Exchange
Electronic mail software
0Siemens APOGEE Building Automation Software
Industrial control software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers → Boilermakers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (94% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (15)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Equipment Maintenance
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Troubleshooting
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Repairing
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Equipment Selection
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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