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A CAREER IN HVAC

There will be an estimated shortage of 400,000 HVAC technicians over the next decade, which is why Carrier is on a mission to Tech Up and empower the next generation of HVAC techs.

We want to show North American young adults that a career in HVAC can bring them amazing benefits, like competitive salaries, the chance to work with innovative technologies and great job security - all without taking on four years of college debt.

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SO WHAT IS HVAC, ANYWAY?

HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning - you know, all that stuff that keeps homes and buildings comfortable. Without HVAC, we'd all be miserably hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter. HVAC techs are the skilled tradespeople who install, maintain and repair those heating and cooling systems.

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HOW MUCH MONEY CAN I EARN?

In 2020, the median salary for HVAC technicians was over $50,590 USD/year1, with many earning much more. Most companies also offer great benefits - even to entry-level technicians - such as paid vacation, 401(k) and healthcare packages. Plus, you won't have to take on college debt, which averaged over $37,000 USD in 2020 - yikes!
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WILL I GET TO WORK WITH TECHNOLOGY?

Like almost every other industry, the HVAC trade has undergone a digital transformation in recent years. Tech-savvy technicians get the chance to use their skills through virtual-reality training, working on innovative systems with smart home automation, and using digital apps for diagnostics and repair.

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WHAT'S THE DAY-TO-DAY WORK LIKE FOR AN HVAC TECH?

Most HVAC techs say they like the variety involved in their jobs - every day means working in different homes and buildings with different heating and cooling challenges. Techs also find it rewarding that they can use their problem-solving and digital skills to make people more comfortable. In fact, some techs even go on to open and own their own HVAC businesses.

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The digital tool your techs need on a jobsite.

XOi is a powerful jobsite tool that connects people, from all parts of a field service ecosystem, with the Carrier equipment they service. Technicians use XOi in the field to collect critical job site data, connect instantly with the answers they need, and provide the back office with data to capitalize on revenue-generating opportunities.

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What Others Are Saying

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Farzad Farzanegan
Maple Air Heating & Cooling

“It’s an industry that you’re truly making an impact on people’s lives on a daily basis and it’s an industry that changes on a daily basis as well. So, there’s never a day that is the same as the day before.”

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Don Roper
Don’s Heating & Cooling

"You get to drive around, you get paid. You can then go to school and actually the school is paid for. There aren’t many careers out there that pay you to learn. The HVAC trade is one of the very few that do. So, you actually get paid to learn your trade.”

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Steve Warner
Rapid Cool Mechanical

“The shift in attitudes towards trades has young people looking at the trades realizing that they can make a very good living and have a very rewarding career in the HVAC industry.”

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Peter McCarthy
Service 1st Heating & Cooling

“You’ll have many days where you go out and feel like you’ve accomplished something because you’ve helped someone. And helping someone is what we do in this industry. That’s what HVAC is all about, it’s a service industry.”

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Robert Dill
Provincial Heating & Cooling

“We need techs, good techs. We just need to find more people that want to get into the trade… We are looking for good talent and you will be rewarded financially. It’s a great trade for your. Great career path.”

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HVAC Fact Sheet

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WHERE CAN I FIND TRAINING?

We offer a variety of HVAC training courses through My Learning Center. These online training courses, such as HVAC Basics, have been designed to benefit all roles within an HVAC business. The Technician paths are specific to technicians that are new to the field or seasoned service technicians. The Technician Learning paths include:

  • Technician HVAC Concepts
  • Technician Gas Heat Training
  • Technician AC/HP Training

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  1. In U.S. dollars. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm

    Please note that Carrier does not review or recommend any resumes for consideration. You are providing your resume to third-party HVAC contractors who will contact you if interested. All hiring decisions are made by such contractors only.