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Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

SOC 49-9021.02

Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Repairing

4.1

Operation Monitoring

4.0

Equipment Maintenance

4.0

Troubleshooting

4.0

Installation

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.8

Operation and Control

3.8

Equipment Selection

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

4.7

Customer and Personal Service

4.1

English Language

3.5

Mathematics

3.5

Computers and Electronics

3.5

Physics

3.5

Engineering and Technology

3.5

Building and Construction

3.4

Key Tasks

1Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.

2Adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.

3Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.

4Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.

5Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassemble repaired systems.

Also Known As

Ammonia Refrigeration Technician Appliance Repair Technician Bulk Coolers Installer Commercial Service Technician Field Service Technician Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Technician (HVAC / R Technician) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Mechanic (HVAC Mechanic) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Service Technician (HVAC Service Technician) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician (HVAC Technician) HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic)