Refrigeration Technician
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
At a Glance
Refrigeration Technician. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 4 years. Top skills: Valid Driver's License, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Communication.
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High school or GED
4 years
7
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Median Wage
$59,810/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+8.1%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
HVAC
Lifting Ability
Good Driving Record
Performance Metric
Selling Techniques
Housekeeping
Personal Protective Equipment
Value-Added Services
Test Equipment
Refrigeration
Preventive Maintenance
Advanced Analytics
Project Management
General Mathematics
Project Documentation
Common Skills (11)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Communication
Management
Operations
Customer Service
Computer Literacy
Interpersonal Communications
Research
Certifications (4)
Valid Driver's License
Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) Certification
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
Related Specializations
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