Exploring jobs and educational opportunities in New York State

This career map describes jobs in the HVAC/R field, including those related to installing and maintaining systems, designing systems, and working in sales and customer support. Hover over a point in the map to see the job title. Click on the point to identify potential career paths and to learn about the work and how to enter the field.

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Energy Engineer
Energy Engineer

Energy Engineers design, develop, and evaluate products and systems to promote energy efficiency.

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Mechanical Designer
Mechanical Designer

Cost Estimators are responsible for all aspects of project estimation.

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Stationary Engineer
Stationary Engineer

Stationary Engineers manage the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler systems and other related mechanical systems.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineers design, build, and evaluate machines and systems that generate and use energy, including HVAC/R systems.  

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Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Worker

Sheet Metal Workers make, install, maintain, and repair metal sheet products. 

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HVAC Helper
HVAC Helper

HVAC Helpers assist HVAC technicians with the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems.

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Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representatives serve customers to address complaints, answer questions and provide useful information.

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Inspector
Inspector

Inspectors provide a comprehensive analysis of residential homes' or commerical buildings' conditions (including HVAC systems) to ensure they meet industry or state required standards.

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Cost Estimator
Cost Estimator

Cost Estimators are responsible for all aspects of project estimation.

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HVAC Installer
HVAC Installer

HVAC Helpers assist HVAC technicians with the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems.

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Electrician Helper
Electrician Helper

Electrician Helpers assist master electricians with supportive tasks in the installation,maintenance, and repair of electrical power systems.  

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Facilities Manager
Facilities Manager

Facility Managers supervise and manage the maintenance and service of commercial properties and equipment in building systems.

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Maintenance Assistant
Maintenance Assistant

Facility Managers supervise and manage the maintenance and service of commercial properties and equipment in building systems.

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Home Improvement Consultant
Home Improvement Consultant

Home Improvement Consultants provide consulting services to customers in home improvement products to generate sales in these products.

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Electrician
Electrician

Master electricians...  

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HVAC Techncian
HVAC Techncian

HVAC Technicians install,maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems that control indoor temperature and air quality. Depending on company size and personal preference, they can specialize in each or all of the services (installation, maintenance, or repair) in either residential or commercial HVAC systems.

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Pipe Trade Helper
Pipe Trade Helper

Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters Helpers assist plumbers with supportive tasks in the installation, maintenance, and repair of piping sytems. 

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Pipe Tradesperson
Pipe Tradesperson

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters install, maintain, and repair piping systems.

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Refrigeration Technician
Refrigeration Technician

HVAC Technicians install,maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems that control indoor temperature and air quality. Depending on company size and personal preference, they can specialize in each or all of the services (installation, maintenance, or repair) in either residential or commercial HVAC systems.

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Retail Sales Associate
Retail Sales Associate

Retail Salespersons sell products to customers. 

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Customer Service Manager
Customer Service Manager

Customer Service Representatives serve customers to address complaints, answer questions and provide useful information.

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Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers plan and organize advertising campaigns to promote public interest in products and services.   

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Sales Manager
Sales Manager

Sales Mangers are the head of the entire sales team, supervising and directing all activities in selling products and services. 

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Controls Technician
Controls Technician

Control Technicians install, maintain, and repair control units of automated systems and equipment.  

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Warehouse Associate
Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associates perform a variety of tasks to ensure smooth warehouse operation.

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Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisors supervise and manage the installation, maintenance, and repair work in buildings. 

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Facilities Manager
Facilities Manager

Facility Managers supervise and manage the maintenance and service of commercial properties and equipment in building systems. 

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Sales Engineer
Sales Engineer

Sales Engineers sell complexed scientific and technological products to business customers. 

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Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager

Chief Engineers are the head of the entire engineering team, supervising all activities invovled in the development, production and operation of engineering projects.

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Energy Auditor
Energy Auditor

Energy Auditors/Analysts analyze and evaluate energy use in residential homes or commercial buildings, and present information in a meaningful way.

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Construction Project Manager
Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Managers manage all phases of construction projects to ensure they are finished on-time and under buget. 

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Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineers design, build, and evaluate machines and systems that generate and use energy, including HVAC/R systems.  

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Boilermaker
Boilermaker

Boiler Technicians may install boiler systems, and are responsible for providing regular maintenance and repair of them.

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Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technicians maintain and manage facilities and equipment, and fix any mechanical or electrical issues.

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Customer Service Manager
Customer Service Manager

Customer Service Representatives serve customers to address complaints, answer questions and provide useful information.

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Sales Representative
Sales Representative

Sales Representatives sell manufacturers and wholesalers products to business customers.

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Mechanical Technician
Mechanical Technician

HMechanical Technicians assist mechanical engineers with design, building, and evaluation of machines and systems that generate and use energy, including HVAC/R systems.  

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