Air conditioning is one of those things you don’t even think about until it stops working—but it plays an important role in keeping buildings comfortable. And on a hot summer day, air conditioning is much more than just a convenience. 它可以是一个救星. We checked in with 暖通空调 technician Craig Petway about what he likes about 暖通空调 and what his day looks like.
暖通空调技术人员s Solve Puzzles
A 2021 Fortis graduate, Petway handles a variety of different issues on any given day. He likes the intellectual puzzle of figuring out what needs repairing or replacing. Originally working in plumbing, Petway made the leap to 暖通空调 about five years ago. “I’m a puzzle person, so I found 暖通空调 a bit more intriguing,他说.
If an air-conditioning unit has gone out, 他解释说, it could be a refrigerant problem, 电容器问题, 风扇电机, 或者别的什么. “You have to know how to diagnose the issue, so you know exactly what is going on and what you need to do to fix it,他说. 每天都有变化.
你可以和客户一起工作
Besides working with the 暖通空调 systems, another part of the job can involve customer service if you work in maintenance and repair and interact with homeowners. That takes communication skills. That’s not a problem for Petway—he’s a self-described “people person.” For someone coming into the field, he says it’s useful to have some customer service experience to talk with homeowners. “It’s important to be able to communicate with a person whether they’re angry, 悲伤的, 或幸福,彼得威说.
Don’t let a lack of customer service stop you from considering the profession, however. You can develop the skills as you go. The key is knowing how to be respectful, Petway says.
What to Know 关于 Working Conditions in the Field
Petway recommends being prepared for different types of weather. When you repair an AC unit, you could be working in a hot attic. Repairing a heating system might require bundling up against the cold.
Also, 暖通空调 involves some physical labor, particularly when you’re new on the job. “It seems like grit work, but this is the work that teaches you about the job,彼得威说. It’s part of the process of developing your 暖通空调 expertise.
Whether you’re a young person looking for your first career or someone looking for a job with more challenge, 暖通空调是一个不错的选择. This is a growth career for women who want a career in the skilled trades. 富通提供暖通空调 & 制冷 programs in 13 states. Visit our website for more information and to find a training program near you. Or call 1-855-436-7847 to speak with a representative today.