April 22, 2020
Thinking about starting your career in the trades? The oil
and HVAC industry is looking for candidates like you! If you’ve read our blog,
you’ve already learned a little about how the oil and HVAC industry offers
opportunities for growth, diverse positions, and valuable benefits. Competitive
pay is another reason why it is a good idea to pursue a career
in the oil and HVAC services.
In
a recent article, Indeed.com named HVAC service technician #2 on their list
of 12 high-paying trade careers. Read on to see what these career experts have
to say about the financial prospects of becoming an oil and HVAC service
technician.
12 High-Paying Trade Careers, from Indeed.com
“A trade job can
be a great option if you enjoy challenging, hands-on work. Jobs in this field
require vocational schooling or training and often pay well for the specialized
skill set they require. Whether you are in the process of applying to trade
schools or researching trade jobs in your area, learning about the wide variety
of high-paying trade careers available can help you choose a career that best
suits your interests. In this article, we’ll look at some of the highest-paying
trade jobs and the special skills needed for each position.
Highest-paying trade careers
Here are some of the
top-paying trade jobs on the market listed from lowest to highest salary…
2. HVAC technician
National average
salary: $23.20 per hour
Primary duties: HVAC
technicians install, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, refrigeration,
and air conditioning systems. Technicians can perform all of these services or
specialize in a type of service (e.g., installation) and type of system (e.g.,
heating and air conditioning). HVAC technicians can perform repairs on larger
industrial units and smaller residential units.
HVAC technicians can
make a positive impact on the environment by installing equipment that saves
both energy and their clients’ money. Their services improve the air quality
and thermal comfort of their clients’ homes.
An HVAC technician’s
duties include:
- Changing
old filters - Installing
heat pumps that reduce carbon emissions - Upgrading
equipment - Performing
routine maintenance”
Read the full article from Indeed.com here.
Make Money as an Oil Heat and HVAC Service Technician
Becoming a service technician in the oil and HVAC industry
is a viable career path with serious earning potential. Local oil companies
that offer HVAC services are able to offer their employees valuable benefits,
desirable working hours, and opportunities to grow and develop their skills.
When you work for a full-service oil and HVAC company, you have the opportunity
to work on all types of HVAC systems, not just oil boilers. HVAC service
technicians are in high demand and can use their skills to further their
careers toward upper management and even ownership.
Interested in pursuing a career as an oil heat and HVAC
service technician? Generation NEXT
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