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Careers / Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
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Summary Description |
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Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Air Conditioning Service Technician |
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Bulk Cooler Installer |
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Evaporative Cooler Installer |
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Furnace Converter |
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Furnace Fitter |
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Gas Furnace Installer |
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
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Oil Burner Repairer |
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Oil Furnace Installer |
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Refrigeration Systems Installer |
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Stoker Installer |
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Nature of the Work |
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(Abstract from Career Articles) |
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
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Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers—often called heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians—work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings. |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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Fewer than 13% of employed Americans are labor union members. 30 years ago, it was twice that rate. |
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