Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Overview

Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanics assemble, install and repair industrial, commercial and domestic air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Work is indoors and outdoors; on construction sites, in commercial buildings and at private homes. Expect to work at heights or in confined spaces such as ceiling cavities.

Suited for those with a practical interest in mechanics, electrics and equipment maintenance. Good customer service and troubleshooting skills are important.

Day-to-day

• consult with clients and design engineers about system installation
• establish job requirements from drawings and specifications
• assemble and install pipe work for refrigeration/air-conditioning systems
• install or oversee the installation of refrigeration/air-conditioning systems
• check existing systems for leaks and faults
• repair and maintain systems; record the cause of malfunctions and the action taken
• test and balance systems once they are installed.

Considerations

• physically demanding
• requires driving
• working outdoors.