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Occupational Report for Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers (49-9021) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Employment Outlook for Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.

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Current Job Openings for Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers There are 22 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 22 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
High Tech Hvac Technician 2/5/10 Hillsboro
Hvac Install Technician 1/29/10 Grants Pass $14.00/hr to $18.00/hr DOE
Heating And Air Conditioning Sales 1/27/10 Salem N/A DOE
Experienced Heating / Air Conditioning Installer 1/19/10 Talent
Hvac Service Technician 1/13/10 Corvallis $15.00/hr DOE
Hvac/R Technician 1/11/10 Medford $26.00/hr to $33.00/hr DOE
Hvac Service Technician 1/4/10 Grants Pass $15.00/hr to $20.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Hvac Service Technician 12/29/09 Clackamas $20.00/hr to $25.00/hr DOE
Hvac Installer 12/21/09 Troutdale $15.00/hr to $19.00/hr DOE
Journey Level Refrigeration Technician 12/15/09 Eugene $17.00/hr DOE
Hvac Installer 12/15/09 Portland $17.00/hr to $23.00/hr DOE
Hvac Service Technician 12/15/09 Roseburg $15.00/hr to $25.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Hvac Installer 12/15/09 Gresham $15.00/hr DOE
Maintenance Mechanic Iii ( Refrigeration ) 12/11/09 Paterson $20.00/hr to $21.00/hr DOE
Hvac Technician 12/9/09 Carlton DOE
Hvac Technician 12/9/09 Junction City DOE
Service & Installation Tech 12/1/09 Portland $12.00/hr to $30.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Hvac Service Technician 12/1/09 Brush Prarie $15.00/hr to $23.00/hr DOE
Refrigeration Tech 12/1/09 Newport $30.00/hr to $35.00/hr DOE
Hvac Service Technician 10/26/09 Gresham $18.00/hr to $25.00/hr DOE
Hvac Service Technician 10/14/09 Klamath Falls DOE
Hvacr Technician 3 9/1/09 Albany $24.13/hr
State of Oregon License Information for Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers
License License Authority Web Site
Refrigeration Piping Mechanic Class 5b (Clb) www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/boiler.html
Solar Heating & Cooling System Installer (Stl) www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/plumbing.html
Wages for Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $13.34 $16.26 $21.73 $25.82 $30.39 $21.58 $44,902
Multnomah / Washington 13.48 20.24 24.31 28.60 32.25 23.83 49,553
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 13.36 16.26 19.45 23.30 26.96 20.01 41,617
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 13.56 15.10 18.39 22.67 27.51 19.23 40,000
Lane 13.14 15.75 19.94 23.62 25.81 19.66 40,881
Douglas 10.34 14.29 17.43 22.54 25.35 17.95 37,339
Jackson / Josephine 11.79 14.78 18.07 22.01 26.41 18.45 38,383
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 12.36 13.95 16.16 20.46 24.83 17.69 36,800
Klamath / Lake 16.10 17.31 19.31 25.15 29.82 21.23 44,150
Morrow / Umatilla 13.54 15.61 22.22 26.64 30.55 21.67 45,079
Grant / Harney / Malheur 14.00 15.65 22.14 24.28 25.57 20.41 42,454
Clackamas 15.03 18.65 24.99 28.91 31.42 24.10 50,138
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Regional Employment Projections for Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 2,762 3,126 364 13.2% 36 39 76
Multnomah / Washington 800 896 96 12.0% 10 11 21
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 434 499 65 15.0% 7 6 13
Clackamas 398 457 59 14.8% 6 6 12
Lane 260 293 33 12.7% 3 4 7
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 204 253 49 24.0% 5 3 8
Jackson / Josephine 146 166 20 13.7% 2 2 4
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 131 142 11 8.4% 1 2 3
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 100 118 18 18.0% 2 1 3
Douglas 65 73 8 12.3% 1 1 2
Morrow / Umatilla 51 57 6 11.8% 1 1 1
Klamath / Lake 36 39 3 8.3% 0 1 1
Coos / Curry 30 35 5 16.7% 1 0 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 27 32 5 18.5% 1 0 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 14 16 2 14.3% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 14 13 -1 -7.1% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 2,762
Total, All Industries Private 2,592
Construction Private 1,978
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 1,978
Building Equipment Contractors Private 1,961
Manufacturing Private 64
Machinery Manufacturing Private 22
Wholesale Trade Private 181
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 78
Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 61
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Private 95
Retail Trade Private 214
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores Private 112
Home Furnishings Stores Private 112
Nonstore Retailers Private 73
Direct Selling Establishments Private 69
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 87
Repair and Maintenance Private 87
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Private 83
Total, All Industries Federal 43
Transportation and Warehousing Federal 28
Postal Service Federal 28
Total, All Industries State 57
Public Administration State 33
Total, All Industries Local 67
Educational Services Local 41
Educational Requirements for Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers
  • Adjust And Repair Mechanical Controls
  • Apply Design Specifications To Hvac And Refrigeration Repair
  • Apply Electronic Principles
  • Apply Heating Fuel Systems Technologies
  • Apply Knowledge Of Ventilation Systems
  • Apply Plumbing Systems Knowledge
  • Apply Pneumatic Systems Principles
  • Apply Steam-Fitting System Technology
  • Bend Metal Or Plastic Tubing Or Conduit
  • Diagnose And Correct Refrigeration And Hvac Malfunctions
  • Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
  • Fabricate Ducting
  • Fabricate, Inspect And Install Thermocouples
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Install And Adjust Electromechanical Control Instruments
  • Install And Maintain Solid State Heating And Cooling Systems
  • Install Electrical And Electronic Cable And Wiring
  • Install Electronic Meters
  • Install Or Repair Gas Appliances, Piping, Venting Or Flue Connections
  • Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
  • Interpret Detailed Electronic Design Specifications
  • Lay Out Large Repair And Maintenance Projects
  • Maintain Tools And Equipment Used In Industrial Repair
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Modify Electrical And Electronic Equipment
  • Operate And Monitor Hvac Equipment
  • Operate Electronic Calibration Devices
  • Operate Soldering Equipment
  • Operate Tube Or Conduit Bending Equipment
  • Order Parts
  • Provide Customer Service
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Read Repair Work Orders
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Repair And Replace Defective Electronic Parts
  • Test Mechanical Products And Equipment After Repair Or Assembly
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Gauges And Other Measuring Devices To Test Electrical Equipment
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Pipe Fitting Equipment
  • Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work
  • Use Pressure Gauges
  • Use Voltmeter And Ohmmeter
  • Work With High Voltage Apparatus
Schools and Training Providers for Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
Tillamook Bay Community College
4301 Third Street
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: (503) 842-8222
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Northwest College of Construction
8111 NE Holman
Portland, OR 97218-4021
Phone: (503) 256-7300
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Lane Community College
Portland Community College
Rogue Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College