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Job Description

Install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-9021.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers”.

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Tasks for “Mechanic”

Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
Install radiator controls for room-level zone control heating of residential or commercial buildings.
Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.
Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
Install or repair self-contained ground source heat pumps or hybrid ground or air source heat pumps to minimize carbon-based energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit.
Assemble, position, and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints or manufacturer's specifications.
Install and test automatic, programmable, or wireless thermostats in residential or commercial buildings to minimize energy usage for heating or cooling.
Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.
Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.
Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers.
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills.
Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system.
Install magnetic-centrifugal chillers, compressors, or related equipment to cool air temperatures through the use of recirculating water.
Install dehumidifiers or related equipment for spaces that require cool, dry air to operate efficiently, such as computer rooms.
Install or repair air purification systems, such as specialized filters or ultraviolet (UV) light purification systems.
Fabricate, assemble, or install duct work or chassis parts, using portable metal-working tools or welding equipment.
Install auxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment, such as expansion or discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, or stokers.
Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
Wrap pipes, securing insulation in place with cement or wire bands.
Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants.

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