PURSUE A CAREER IN HVAC
Put Your S.T.E.M. Classes to Use
As you’re exploring future education and career options, there are many opportunities in the skilled trades, specifically the HVAC industry (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning). Not only is HVAC a well-kept secret with extensive career opportunities and incredible stability, it’s a progressive and forward-thinking industry leading in product technology and innovation, that is providing thousands of career opportunities for the future work force.
DIVERSE ROLES & CAREER PATHS
A career in HVAC provides a broad and diverse offering of professional roles and paths with opportunities for everyone, including both high school and college graduates. There is a strong desire to grow the employment diversity within the industry. There are roles for men and women in all areas.
• Sales and Marketing
• Warehouse Operations
• Purchasing and Inventory
• Management and Supervisory Roles
• Operations
• Technology
• Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricators
• Apprenticeship Field Service and Installation Professionals
• Journeyman Installation and Service Technicians
• Dispatching
• Customer Service
• Accounting
• Field Supervisor
GREAT PAY & BENEFITS
Many roles have starting wages of $15 to $18 per hour and an opportunity to earn up to $45 per hour in as little as 6 years, the HVAC industry offers a successful career path! Most employers also provide paid time off, health insurance, free training, profit sharing and retirement funding. Plus, many companies offer:
• Work vehicle
• Computer and tablet
• Cell phone
• Tools
• Uniform and work attire
• Training and education to keep current with industry trends and technology advancements
• Clean, safe and secure workplace and working environment
• Family-oriented and team atmosphere
Despite projected industry growth, we could see a talent shortage of over 138,000 employees by 2022! Contractors won’t just be fighting against each other to fill positions empty by retirement, but to fill new jobs created by the market’s increasing demand
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Many HVAC companies only require a high school diploma to qualify for immediate employment
• No formal education is required. In many areas contractors will provide on-the-job training in a lot of cases
• A technical college’s one-year certificate or two-year Associate Degree program is all that is necessary to gain the fundamental knowledge to more confidently begin a career in HVAC
• Many HVAC companies will help pay for an employee’s technical education. Many programs offer night classes which allows students to earn a great income and get their industry education at the same time!
• There are many opportunities for 4-year college graduates in fields such as engineering, accounting, business, marketing, and more
A REWARDING PROFESSION
The service provided by the HVAC industry is vital to a person’s comfort, well-being and peace of mind. A career in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning gives you the chance to use your skills to make people comfortable and happy.
Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.
-Job Outlook per the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
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THE INDUSTRY EXPLAINED
The job of an HVAC company is to identify the problem and provide comfort and environmental solutions for residential and commercial applications. That’s what HVAC professionals do every day: solve problems.
Heating and air service technicians need to be able to look at a system, figure out why it isn’t working, and make the repair. It takes mechanical skill, technical aptitude, and practical knowledge. Every furnace or air conditioning repair requires the ability to look at the entire system and fix the problem.
In addition to traditional furnace and air conditioner systems, HVAC includes hydronic heating equipment, temperature control systems, indoor air quality solutions, home automation and much more.
Everyone needs heating and cooling. Most people can’t live without it. Working in the HVAC industry you can make a difference, supporting homes, buildings, and places where people spend time and need to feel comfortable. The HVAC industry is stable and strong because as long as these exist, there is a need for skilled professionals to keep them in working order.
Whether you already have an HVAC degree or are interested in pursuing a career in the industry, there will always be job opportunities and many diverse roles to choose from.
JOB SECURITY TECHNOLOGY
The HVAC industry is an innovative and technology driven profession which suits many millennials and Gen Z workers of the future. It’s not just technician jobs, there’s a host of jobs for all ages and interests! The utilization of social media, new connected home systems and other innovative technologies are an integral part of the HVAC world.
Now is an exciting time to explore a career in the HVAC industry. For more details about opportunities, contact Malia Ferguson, owner of Barker Heating & Air and get your career started!
Malia Ferguson, Owner
Barker Heating & Air
637 Watervliet Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45420
937.254.0315
barkerhvac.com
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