HVAC/R Technician (Industrial)
Also posted as Also posted as: HVAC/R Technician (Industrial) II, Sr HVAC/R Technician (Industrial), Technician II
A HVAC/R technician installs, maintains, and repairs the industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems that keep facilities, processes, and people running. It's a hands-on job across plants and large facilities, and most people start with a certificate or short, hands-on training program, not a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Service HVAC/R equipment
Maintain chillers, boilers, air handlers, and refrigeration systems on schedule.
Diagnose system faults
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant issues to root cause.
Handle refrigerants safely
Work to EPA 608 rules when recovering, charging, and handling refrigerants.
Optimize performance
Tune systems for efficiency, comfort, and process requirements.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
HVAC
Installing and servicing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Electrical
Installing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical circuits and components safely.
Controls
Troubleshooting and tuning the control systems that automate equipment and processes.
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