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Occupational Report
for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
, Oregon Statewide
Employment Outlook
for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
There are 25 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 25
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 10 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 10
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Wages
for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$12.70 |
$16.06 |
$21.37 |
$26.38 |
$30.78
|
$21.44 |
$44,612 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
11.30 |
20.44 |
25.56 |
29.80 |
35.29
|
24.47 |
50,898 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
13.55 |
16.01 |
18.48 |
21.68 |
24.83
|
18.78 |
39,056 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
10.16 |
14.18 |
17.22 |
21.01 |
23.33
|
17.36 |
36,118 |
| Lane |
13.08 |
16.44 |
21.19 |
25.23 |
28.35
|
20.84 |
43,358 |
| Coos / Curry |
10.71 |
11.69 |
13.90 |
16.25 |
22.98
|
14.90 |
30,997 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
11.29 |
15.12 |
17.69 |
21.84 |
26.59
|
18.37 |
38,209 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
13.68 |
15.13 |
18.95 |
24.94 |
29.28
|
20.50 |
42,637 |
| Morrow / Umatilla |
14.15 |
17.00 |
23.33 |
27.89 |
31.06
|
22.73 |
47,270 |
| Grant / Harney / Malheur |
11.46 |
19.03 |
21.23 |
24.08 |
27.32
|
20.55 |
42,730 |
| Clackamas |
14.14 |
16.71 |
21.80 |
26.80 |
30.32
|
21.87 |
45,484 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Industry
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Ownership |
2008
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
2,771 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
2,527 |
|
Construction
|
Private |
1,931 |
|
Specialty Trade Contractors
|
Private |
1,927 |
|
Building Equipment Contractors
|
Private |
1,927 |
|
Manufacturing
|
Private |
68 |
|
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
27 |
|
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
|
Private |
27 |
|
Machinery Manufacturing
|
Private |
27 |
|
Wholesale Trade
|
Private |
185 |
|
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
|
Private |
80 |
|
Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
|
Private |
64 |
|
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers
|
Private |
100 |
|
Retail Trade
|
Private |
168 |
|
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
|
Private |
66 |
|
Home Furnishings Stores
|
Private |
66 |
|
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
|
Private |
22 |
|
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
|
Private |
22 |
|
Nonstore Retailers
|
Private |
80 |
|
Direct Selling Establishments
|
Private |
75 |
|
Health Care and Social Assistance
|
Private |
47 |
|
Hospitals
|
Private |
45 |
|
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
|
Private |
45 |
|
Other Services (except Public Administration)
|
Private |
65 |
|
Repair and Maintenance
|
Private |
65 |
|
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
|
Private |
57 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Federal |
43 |
|
Transportation and Warehousing
|
Federal |
27 |
|
Postal Service
|
Federal |
27 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
113 |
|
Educational Services
|
State |
26 |
|
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
|
State |
22 |
|
Public Administration
|
State |
79 |
|
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
|
State |
43 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
83 |
|
Educational Services
|
Local |
49 |
|
Elementary and Secondary Schools
|
Local |
27 |
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 programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
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:
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