A lifelong career in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) is waiting for you right now. We need more men and women to fill positions in the manufacturing and construction industries. Why? The skilled labor shortage in the United States is hitting these industries hard. Not enough people are entering them to fill jobs in […]
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Furnace Maintenance 101
HVAC professionals visit residential and commercial properties to perform maintenance on heating and cooling equipment. Since most property owners in the U.S. use furnaces, working on them often occurs in the fall and winter. 1 What Is a Furnace? Before you start working on furnaces regularly, it might help to know how they work. A […]
Read MoreCommercial Refrigeration Technician Career Path
Not everyone wants to work in a 9 to 5 office. Some people want a hands-on career where they see an immediate impact. That’s exactly what you can expect when you choose a career as a commercial refrigeration technician. These professionals perform regular maintenance on cooling systems in all types of commercial buildings, from malls […]
Read MoreThe Role of HVAC in LEED-Certified Buildings
LEED-certified buildings are not just built with energy efficiency in terms of electricity and lighting; many different aspects of a building’s operation and maintenance are taken into consideration. In fact, HVAC plays a role in LEED construction: specifically, a building’s heating and cooling equipment is designed and installed to be as efficient as possible. In […]
Read MoreThe State of the HVAC Industry in Arizona
Few areas of the country need air conditioning like Arizona. The American Southwest is known for hot and arid weather, little to no rainfall, and huge population growth, reports the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In fact, the Arizona population grew three times faster than the national average between 2000 and 2010. As a result, increased construction, […]
Read MoreWhat Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Technicians Do
Briefly stated, mechanical maintenance engineering technicians ensure that machinery and equipment operate as they were designed. Should the equipment encounter problems, these technicians have the knowledge and techniques to troubleshoot the issues and repair the malfunctioning machinery. Job Duties To establish a frame of reference, totaljobs.com offers these common job duties for mechanical maintenance engineering […]
Read MoreHVAC Tech vs. Auto Mechanic: Which Should You Pursue?
If you have a talent for mechanics, for fixing things, for working with your hands and other tools, you should consider a career in a mechanical field. But there are many different paths that you can take. Two mechanical careers that are growing and which offer stability, advancement, and good pay are careers as an […]
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