About HVAC Technician Jobs
Anyone can get a job. In this economy there are so many things to worry about. The best thing for you to do right now is to get a career. An education and a career is something that you will always have. It is a skill that cannot be taken away from you and something that can be used and can work for you. Heating ventilation and air conditioning is a great field to go into. Once you have your certification you can work as a technician or mechanic and work your way up to possibly, owning your own company.
Education
There are many educational options when it comes to gaining your heating ventilation and air conditioning certificate. You can take classes during the day or in the evening, part time or full time and you can even take classes online. There are many different programs out there that will meet the needs of every type of student.
When you go to school for heating ventilation and air conditioning you will learn a lot of different aspects of the trade. For some part of your training you will learn about the installation of new equipment. That would include installing new air conditioning units, air purification systems and heating systems. In some cases if you are also adding refrigeration to your certificate you will learn how to install refrigeration units too.
The second part is learning how to maintain and repair all said units. Once you complete your education and training and get out into the field you may be asked which area you would prefer to focus on. Some will choose installation while others will choose repair and maintenance. This is up to you; though you are focusing on one particular aspect you will still be knowledgeable about the other.
In the Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania there are a few online options for you if you feel that completing the requirements through and online program is what would be best for you. You can research the programs at Penn Foster Career School, Penn Foster Online or Ashworth University online. If you feel that a more traditional classroom experience would benefit you more than you might want to look into the course offerings at these schools.
Community College of Allegheny College
800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1895
Main Phone: (412) 323-2323
Website: www.ccac.edu
Triangle Tech
1940 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214-3897
Website: www.triangle-tech.edu
Dean Institute of Technology
1501 W. Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
Website: www.deantech.edu
Salary
The mean salary for mechanics and technicians in the field of HVAC is approximately $40,000. This is a base salary and is not including any overtime hours that you may be eligible for.
