CONNECT WITH US Home About Us Industry Standards Apprenticeship Join Us Find A Contractor Industry News Contact HVAC / Mechanical Equipment Service What is an HVAC / Mechanical Equipment Serviceperson? The HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) or mechanical equipment serviceperson installs, services and repairs industrial, commercial, residential refrigeration, air conditioning, heating equipment, motors, compressors, temperature controls, circulating/ventilating equipment and control circuits according to blueprints and engineering specifications. The HVAC / mechanical equipment serviceperson is responsible for maintaining numerous pieces of equipment, diagnosing problems, and taking corrective action when necessary. How to Prepare for the Trade Knowledge of general math - algebra, geometry, trigonometry Knowledge of general science - chemistry and physics Drafting, blueprint reading, and mechanical drawing Welding, metal and machine shop Apprenticeship training for an HVAC / mechanical equipment serviceperson includes everything from basic shop and heating to electrical codes and gas & oil controls. The five-year training program through the Piping Industry allows apprentices to obtain 8,500 hours of on-the-job training under the direction of a professional HVAC or mechanical equipment serviceperson while earning a competitive wage. Click here to learn more about the Piping Industry apprenticeship program and to take the first step towards an exciting career. Our Trades Community Minded Industry Affiliations Projects Looking for an Exciting Career in HVAC? With Good Wages and Excellent Benefits Get Started on a Career in HVAC. Featured Video Contact Us The Northwest Ohio Piping Industry 7570 Caple Blvd., Northwood OH 43619 Phone: 419-662-4795 | Fax: 419-662-4534 Email: info@pipingindustry.com Public Officials Request Info Want more info about the Piping Industry? News Media Social Media Home | About Us | Industry Standards | Apprenticeship | Join Us | Find A Contractor | News | Contact 7570 Caple Blvd., Northwood, OH 43619 | Phone: 419-662-4795 | Fax: 419-662-4534 © 2021 The Piping Industry Website Design & Maintenance: BMA Media Group