HVAC Installation Technician Responsibilities

• Replace heating, air conditioning, air quality, refrigeration, and control systems
• Use electrical testing equipment to check electrical circuits and components
• Test pipe or tubing joints and connections for leaks
• Join pipes or tubing from the equipment to the fuel, water, or refrigerant source
• Lay out and connect electrical wiring using hand tools according to the wiring diagram
• Comply with all applicable standards, codes, policies, and safety procedures
• Tell customers how to properly use their new HVAC equipment
• Enter completed projects and the parts used into database

HVAC Installation Technician Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Certification or associate’s degree from an HVAC program at a technical school and 2 years as an HVAC installation technician
• EPA 608 refrigerant recovery certification required
• Must have required state and local HVAC technician licenses
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring and connections
• Comfortable working in crawl spaces and attics
• Excellent math, people, and problem-solving skills