As a rule, technicians should have the ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Technicians may work alone or as part of a team. They must be responsible, and able to manage their own time and effort, and must possess strong interpersonal skills. Customer contact is frequent, so technicians must be able to meet with, and effectively communicate with people. It is important that they present a neat appearance, and leave work sites clean and orderly when jobs are completed.
Some technicians work, build experience and later assume supervisory roles or become self-employed.
Instructor Ronald Bell Instruction Air Conditioning and refrigeration is a full-time program that can be completed in approximately 9 months of study. It offers 1,080 hours of instruction in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Students attend class for 6 hours a day, Monday through Friday. Instruction covers technical skills needed by individuals to enter the workforce as Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technicians. Students spend approximately 20 percent of their time in a classroom setting and 80 percent in a shop setting.