Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

SOC Code: 49-9021

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installerss test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 84.7/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Installation, Repairing, Operations Monitoring.

AI-Proof Score: 84.7Very High
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Median Salary

$59,810

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Job Growth

8.1%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Installation
  • Repairing
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Common Tasks

  • Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
  • Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
  • Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
  • Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
  • Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — AI-Proof Careers