What is a day in the life of a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics like?

Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics perform some or all of the following duties:

A. May install, maintain and repair equipment in refrigerated trucks used to transport food or medical supplies

B. May prepare work estimates for clients.

C. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings or other specifications

D. Measure and lay out reference points for installation

E. Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components such as motors, controls, gauges, valves, circulating pumps, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators and compressors using hand and power tools

F. Measure and cut piping, and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment

G. Install, troubleshoot and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems

1. What education do you need to become a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics ?
   1. Completion of secondary school is usually required. 2. Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics ?
   The job outlook for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics is considered Average because: 1. Employment grew... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the... more
4. How much does a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics make?
   The average hourly wages for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics is $21.79/HR, which is close to the average... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics"?
   6% of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical,... more
6. How many Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics are employed part-time?
   5% of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 19,000 workers... more
7. How many Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics are self-employed?
   Roughly 22% of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics are self-employed. This is considered Average for the... more
8. What is the average age of a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more