Top Nine Reasons to Become an HVAC/R Technician

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Top Nine Reasons to Become an HVAC/R Technician
On November 01, 2017

 

Top 9 Reasons to Become an HVAC/R Technician

  1. You want a job where you will be in high demand*.
    Every building, whether residential, commercial, or industrial, has a need for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration. HVAC/R will continue to be an in-demand field for new construction or maintenance on existing buildings.
  2. You want flexibility in the job roles you’re trained for.
    HVAC/R training prepares you for a wide range of careers, including commercial and residential HVAC/R, maintenance technician, building maintenance, or facilities.
  3. You are seeking a Universal Certification with the EPA.
    Any individual who is interested in working with refrigeration will need to be certified with the EPA. Our HVAC/R school prepares you to sit this certification exam.
  4. You want to learn the basics of electrical, plumbing, and building structures.
    An HVAC/R technician needs to understand a bit of electrical, plumbing, and building structures in order to install or maintain the systems within a building. Our HVAC/R courses teach you the skill set you need to become successful in the field, with a taste of the other building trades you could pursue if you chose to.
  5. You want to work with customers.
    Our HVAC/R training helps you improve your customer service skills and communication ability. Many technicians will deal directly with customers, so these are coveted skills in the industry.
  6. You know you’ll be happiest in a job with room to grow.
    HVAC/R school is a pathway to a career with lots of room to grow. Experience and additional training will allow you to seek more specialized positions, growing and earning more money every year.
  7. You want the opportunity to train more later.
    When you’re ready to take the next step in your career and seek the training you need to advance even further in HVAC/R, Stautzenberger College will be there with the courses you need.
  8. You would look great in a company vehicle.
    Along with specialized tools and equipment such as a cell phone or laptop, many HVAC/R technicians are given a company vehicle to drive. Not only will you save money on the wear and tear of your personal vehicle, but you’re going to look good behind the wheel.
  9. You will never be replaced by a robot.
    HVAC/R technicians need problem-solving and a complex understanding of the building and systems they are working on. The variables within the field of HVAC/R mean that you will never have to fear that your job will be replaced by a robot.

What great reasons to call today.  This program starts every five weeks so you could start your training this month, but only if you fill out the "Request Information" on this page or you call now.  

Our HVAC/R program is conveniently located at the:
Satellite Location of Stautzenberger College Maumee
5105 Glendale Avenue
Toledo, OH 43614

*The projected percent change in employment from 2016 to 2026 for HVACR is 15% (Much faster than average for all occupations of 7%.)

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm    retrieved 10/30/2017

 

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Salary

 

 

Program length – 10 months

 

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