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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 “Service Technician”

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

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