Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician

Description

Assembles, installs, maintains and repairs industrial, commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment that can contain refrigerant gases and liquids.

Description

Assemble, install, maintain and repair industrial, commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment that can contain refrigerant gases and liquids.

Tasks include

• Installs air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment in industrial, commercial and domestic settings
• Assembles components and parts to construct air conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Repairs and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration components such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators and pumps
• Repairs and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration lines used for refrigerant, liquids and gases in the air conditioning, heating or cooling process
• Tests operational air conditioning and refrigeration systems to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance
• Fills systems with gas or fluid to check for leaks, and removes gas and fluids with vacuum pumps
• Recovers and fills refrigerant in air conditioning and refrigeration systems