Heating & Air Conditioning Careers

Air Conditioning Maintenance

Heating & A/C Careers Job Description

A/C and Heating technicians service and install air conditioning systems, heating systems and refrigeration equipment. They may work on electric motors, compressors, condensers, evaporators, heat pumps,. and a variety of other equipment.

Working Conditions

Technicians work in a variety of different working conditions in all types of weather. They may work in homes, offices, factories, etc. The typical work work is 40 hours per week but technicians may be required to work overtime during peak buy seasons.

Income Potential

The average hourly wage for an Air Conditioning & Heating Contractor is $14 to $15 an hour. Many technicians are self employed and their income potential is dramatically higher.

Career Outlook

The job outlook for A/C and Heating Contractors is good. Employment opportunities are expected to grow as fast as normal.

Training

Some A/C and Heating technicians learn through on the job training but most technicians are educated in trade schools. Due to the complexity of modern A/C systems these schools can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.

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