Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers

This skilled trade role installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. They are crucial for ensuring comfortable indoor environments, preserving perishables, and maintaining the efficiency and safety of cooling systems in various settings.

Key responsibilities involve reading blueprints, assembling and installing HVAC/R units, and connecting refrigerant lines and electrical components. They diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, perform refrigerant charging and recovery, and carry out routine maintenance checks. A core function is ensuring systems operate efficiently and safely, adhering to environmental regulations (e.g., F-Gas), and complying with building codes.

They also collaborate closely with clients, builders, electricians, and suppliers to integrate systems and resolve operational issues. Ultimately, they are accountable for the proper functioning, efficiency, and safety of cooling and refrigeration systems, directly contributing to comfort, preservation, and energy management.