How do they match: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system.
Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
Install dehumidifiers or related equipment for spaces that require cool, dry air to operate efficiently, such as computer rooms.
Install or repair air purification systems, such as specialized filters or ultraviolet (UV) light purification systems.
Install or repair self-contained ground source heat pumps or hybrid ground or air source heat pumps to minimize carbon-based energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, and refilling non-toxic refrigerants.

Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
Document operational activities.
Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.
Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.
Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
Train others in operational procedures.

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9 Alternate Occupation Titles