Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers
Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems.
Also called: HVAC / R Technician (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Technician); Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech); Service Technician (Service Tech)
Knowledge:
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- computers and electronics
- customer service
- management
Skills:
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work
- repairing machines or systems using the right tools
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilites:
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality:
Description: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Persistence
- Initiative
Technology:
Facilities management software
- Facility energy management software
- Johnson Controls Metasys
Industrial control software
- Building automation software
Education:
certificate after high school
