# HVAC Technician jobs and career guide

Category: HVAC & Mechanical
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/hvac-technician/
Also called: HVAC tech, HVAC installer, HVACR technician, AC technician, heating technician, HVAC service technician

HVAC techs install, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and heat pump systems.

## Typical US pay
$42k–$90k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Install furnaces, air handlers, heat pumps and ductless systems
- Diagnose refrigerant, electrical and airflow problems
- Perform seasonal maintenance and tune-ups
- Explain repair options to homeowners and facility managers

## Key skills
- EPA 608 refrigerant handling
- Electrical diagnostics
- Heat pumps
- Brazing
- Customer service

## Training
6–12 month trade school or 3–5 year apprenticeship.

## Licensing & certifications
EPA Section 608 certification is federally required; many states license HVAC contractors and techs.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.