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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (CON'T)
HVAC/Refridgeration Technician
Certificate (Verde Valley Campus)
The program graduates are prepared to maintain and install heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. They have the technical knowledge needed for the job of diagnosing and repairing HVAC equipment. These professionals are needed for a variety of work, such as; contracting jobs for new construction sites, repair or replacing existing equipment in homes, or commercial sites while meeting local HVAC codes. Problem-solving is a major part of the job
as well as good communication skills and customer service skills so they can explain what repairs need to be made and why.
Sample of reported job titles: A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician), HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installer), HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Mechanic), Refrigeration Mechanic, Service Technician, Transportation Refrigeration Technician (Transportation Refrigeration Tech), Commercial HVAC Technician
Careers (DOL CareerOneStop Median Income – overtime not included)
• HVAC Technician: $51,390 (U.S.) $48,980 (AZ)
• Control and Valve Installers and Repairers: $64,810 (U.S.) $72,930 (AZ)
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters: $60,090 (U.S.) $49,560 (AZ)
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