Why this matches you
What is a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic?
A Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic installs, tests, repairs, and maintains furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ventilation fans, and duct systems in homes and buildings. They handle tools, wiring, pipes, and gauges to find problems and keep equipment working properly. Their work keeps indoor air comfortable, systems efficient, and buildings safe to use.
Pay & earning potential
Starting wage
Long-term earning potential
The earning potential for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers typically ranges from
$49,705
to $83,725 annually.
The median salary, representing the typical worker, is $68,464.
About this job
What you might do day to day
- Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
- Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
- Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
- Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
- Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
Helpful traits for this job
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cautiousness
- Perseverance
- Integrity
How to apply
Obtain applications in person at Local Union #7, 18 Avis Drive, Latham, NY, on the first Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the recruitment period. Applications must be received by September 1, 2026.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED).
- Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by a physical exam and drug testing after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship, at the expense of the sponsor.
- Must take and pass the Wonderlic Basic Skills aptitude test and score 50 or higher on the exam to be interviewed.
- Must provide DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applicable, after an offer of employment.
More information
Contact Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #7 for further information at (518) 785-9844 or (518) 785-9808 Ext 22.
- Organization
- Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #7