Explore The Rewarding Career Opportunities In The HVAC Industry
There are a number of career possibilities for a
qualified HVAC technician. With the right training, possibilities range
from owning your own repair business and working for yourself to being the head
of maintenance at a large facility to simply having a job you enjoy. Many
people would rather work with their hands than sit behind a desk.
Similarly, many people enjoy home repairs, car repairs, and other DIY
projects. Whether you strive to be an entrepreneur or earn a managerial
role without owing an outstanding amount of student loan debt and years of lost
wages, the right HVAC courses can launch you on a successful career path.
Below are a few
different types of courses and certifications:
- The CORE section for all EPA Section 608 is a
universal requirement.
- A Universal Certification will allow you to
work on all refrigeration appliances.
- Practical boiler maintenance classes will
give you a working knowledge on how to address emergency issues with a boiler.
- Additional seminars on special topics related
to HVAC can build your resume.
Career options for those
with a working knowledge of HVAC
Most people earn HVAC
certifications to work as HVAC technicians from training firms or specialty trade
schools. However, there are a number of other lucrative career paths that
require a solid, working knowledge of a variety of practical applications and
other marketable skill sets in addition to special training in HVAC.
Instead of doing the same thing every day, you can be faced with the
challenge of seeing something different five days a week.
First-in line
maintenance for a large venue or property
One little-known but
potentially highly lucrative career path is the first-line manager for
maintenance staff of a large venue. According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, a first-line manager for maintenance and/or custodial staff can
make over $58,000 annually.
Entrepreneur
Another quality career
option is to live the American Dream and open your own business. Instead
of being at the mercy of others, you can make your own HVAC or handyman
business a success. Having a wide variety of knowledge regarding how to
fix common problems and corresponding certificates can give you instant
credibility. You can focus on HVAC or be a “jack of all trades.”
Due to the shifting
housing market, qualified personnel who can efficiently complete a variety of
home repairs can earn a good amount by offering a number of services that range
from repairing refrigeration units to painting the trim on walls and washing windows.
Many home sellers need to stage their homes before they put their homes
on the market. A handyman can be seen as the perfect person to make all
necessary repairs to help a home sell. The best part of owning your own
business is that you can choose what to do with it. You can grow it,
create a franchise, or sell it and invest in a new venture.
No matter what your
career aspirations are
You almost always need
to have a marketable skill to get a job. Furthermore, you almost always
need to earn a few certifications to get started on the path to your dream job.
Instead of pursuing a typical Bachelor’s Degree, pursue certifications
that will allow you to do what you have always wanted to in less time.
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