Technician Jobs: 6 Rewards of HVACR Careers

Are you considering different types of technician jobs but not sure which career path is right for you? Before committing to a career you’ll spend many years doing, you want to be reasonably sure that you’ll enjoy it. Here’s what HVAC & Refrigeration technicians find most rewarding about their careers.

6 rewards of HVACR technician jobs (what techs enjoy most)

1. It’s never boring

People who become technicians (in many industries) tend to prefer being on-the-go as opposed to sitting at a desk all day. They also like variety in their work: facing new challenges and learning new things every day. 

HVAC or Refrigeration technician jobs definitely fit the bill. One thing you’ll hear from every HVACR technician you speak to is that the work is never boring. 

Why is there so much variety in the work?

• Different brands and types of equipment to repair, maintain, and install
• Figuring out the causes and solutions for complex technical problems
• New “smart” technology for equipment, controls, and tools
• New refrigerants
• Changing customer needs and issues as seasons change throughout the year
• Visting a variety of homes, businesses, and other types of spaces 

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2. Working with tools and technology

Make no mistake, technician jobs in the HVACR industry are tech jobs. It’s no longer just about working with your hands and construction tools. Careers in HVAC & Refrigeration require strong computer skills, diagnostic ability, and problem solving skills. 

That’s what makes the work so enjoyable for people with a love of learning and working out the solution to a technical problem. In this industry, there’s always a new problem to solve, a new brand or type of equipment to get to know, and new tools for diagnosis and repairing equipment.

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3. Great pay without college 

You can earn great money in HVACR technician jobs, without taking on the burden of college debt. We’re talking $100,000 per year (once you’re fully qualified with 5 years of experience) or more if you do overtime. Many technicians in our industry find themselves earning more than their friends who went to college.

The benefits of HVACR careers exceptional too, especially when you join the union. You can get excellent medical benefits for yourself and your family that are FULLY PAID FOR by your employer, plus a pension when you retire. These benefits are unheard of in corporate jobs.

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4. Helping others

If you’re a person who enjoys the feeling that comes from helping others, working as an HVACR technician may be a great choice for you. 

Everyone needs heating, cooling, and refrigeration and their lives are disrupted when it’s not working. When you come in and solve the problem for your customers and experience their gratitude for your help, you’ll feel great about the work you do every day.

5. Job security

As a skilled HVACR technician, you’re going to be valued and in demand. That’s because heating, AC and refrigeration are needed everywhere and in any economy. And the work requires specialized skills that take years to master. 

Most people don’t enjoy job hunting. In our industry, the chances are high that you’ll look for a job only if you want to, not because you get laid off.  

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6. Career advancement possibilities

While technician jobs are rewarding and interesting, as you get older you way want to consider moving into a job that requires less physical work. In the HVAC and Refrigeration, there are many possibilities, including field supervision, parts and warehouse management, operations management, estimating, sales and more. 

Check out our Career Spotlights to learn more about career paths in the HVACR industry.

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HVACR Career Connect NY was created to promote the exceptional quality-of-life benefits of a career in HVAC and Refrigeration service, and also to provide a clear path for getting started in the profession. In doing so, we serve as a resource for employers in the New York City metro area to find and hire smart and capable new technicians. We also serve as an educational resource to support business growth and to help service technicians succeed in their chosen profession.