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HVAC Training: San Antonio and It’s Market

With a career in HVAC, you will never be bored. No sitting around in an office, shuffling paperwork is involved; instead, you travel out to different homes and businesses around the city, installing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Professionals in HVAC are in great demand across the state, and San Antonio is no exception.

In May 2014, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were 1,820 HVAC mechanic and installer jobs in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan area. Better yet, that number is expected to rise at a faster rate than average for all jobs — at 21 percent between 2012 and 2022 nationwide.

HVAC Businesses in San Antonio

There are several hundred HVAC businesses in San Antonio, meaning that there is a constant need for new talent. These HVAC companies offer a broad range of services, including equipment installation, duct care, seasonal maintenance, environmental assessments, and just about anything else related to indoor temperature control. Professionals enjoy a great diversity of work, but, no matter what duties you undertake, you can expect to earn around $19.58 per hour (or $40,740).

How Seasonality Affects HVAC Work

HVAC technicians are in demand all year round, needed to complete different tasks according to the season. During the hot San Antonio summer days, work is often busiest, with home and business owners requiring urgent repairs to their air conditioning systems. However, most HVAC companies use the off-seasons to their advantage by marketing their checkups and routine procedures. These services can help people avoid serious problems and discomfort when they come to turn on their heating and cooling system only to find that it is not functioning properly.

Programs to Prepare You for Work

To become an HVAC technician in San Antonio, you need to hold a certification, such as the HVAC, EPA, Green, R410A, Indoor Air Quality, TDLR ACR, NATE, or Preventative Maintenance certification. Any one of these qualifications shows employers that you have the training and skills necessary to perform at EPA standards, troubleshoot systems, interpret construction drawings, and more.

HVAC training in San Antonio will prepare you to take a certification exam through academic study combined with hands-on training. Many trade schools also offer career services after graduation to help you build your resume, set you up with potential employers, and provide tips to ensure that you succeed in your interviews. There are always job openings in the HVAC industry for everyone from assistants to experienced technicians. Attending a certification program could be the gateway into a secure career, even leading you to one day open your own HVAC company.

This article was published on: 05/21/15 8:21 PM

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