Heat pump, refrigeration and air-conditioning technician, Kaihangarau papu wera, whakamātao, whāhauhau hoki
Also known as
- HVAC technician, heat pump installer, heat pump technician, air conditioning technician, refrigeration engineer
Heat pump, refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians install, service and repair refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and equipment.
Duration
2:40 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$29 to $48
Most common
$60
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Heat pump, refrigeration and air conditioning technicians
- usually work regular business hours, but may work shifts or overtime including evenings and weekends
- usually work at commercial and residential sites
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate and methodical
Tasks
- install refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- service refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- repair heating and cooling equipment
- test system parts for safety
- replace worn and damaged parts
- adjust systems to work better
- talk with customers about equipment problems
- read plans and installation diagrams
- record installation, service and repair work
- make sure systems meet safety standards
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- an Electrical Service Technician practising licence
- a Refrigerant Handling Licence
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in refrigeration, heating and air conditioning
- a driver licence
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Electrical Workers Registration Board
Phone Number,0800 661 000
info@ewrb.govt.nz
https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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