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Career: Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
Job Description
Install, service, and repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences and commercial establishments.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Assemble, position and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints. |
98
|
Join pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, or refrigerant source, to form complete circuit. |
98
|
Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats and timers, using hand tools. |
97
|
Test pipe or tubing joints and connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution. |
97
|
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring. |
96
|
Test electrical circuits and components for continuity, using electrical test equipment. |
96
|
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area. |
96
|
Adjust system controls to setting recommended by manufacturer to balance system, using hand tools. |
95
|
Reassemble and test equipment following repairs. |
95
|
Inspect and test system to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect and locate malfunctions. |
95
|
Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools. |
94
|
Cut and drill holes in floors, walls, and roof to install equipment, using power saws and drills. |
94
|
Discuss heating-cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that malfunctions have been corrected. |
93
|
Install auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues and stokers, following blueprints. |
92
|
Obtain and maintain required certifications. |
88
|
Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders. |
85
|
Study blueprints, design specifications, and manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components. |
83
|
Recommend, develop, and perform preventive and general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing and vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, and changing filters. |
81
|
Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment according to wiring diagram, using electrician's hand tools. |
78
|
Fabricate, assemble and install duct work and chassis parts, using portable metal-working tools and welding equipment. |
78
|
Assist with other work in coordination with repair and maintenance teams. |
77
|
Generate work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction. |
73
|
Wrap pipes in insulation, securing it in place with cement or wire bands. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
84
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
73
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
66
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
65
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
64
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
58
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
57
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
57
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
56
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
55
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
53
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
52
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
51
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
47
|
Getting Information
|
47
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
47
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
46
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
44
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
44
|
Thinking Creatively
|
43
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
43
|
Processing Information
|
43
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
40
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
39
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
38
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
36
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
35
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
35
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
35
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
35
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
35
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
34
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
34
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
32
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
28
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
24
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
23
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
22
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
19
|
Interacting With Computers
|
19
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
9
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|