Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, & Heating Technology
Contact Person: Dave Wyett
Office Location:Canyon 132
Direct Phone: 208-732-6323
Email: dwyett@csi.edu
The HVAC/R program is eager to serve you. You are about to embark on one of the most challenging and rewarding career paths you can undertake. If you like working with your hands, and enjoy thinking your way through complex situations HVAC/R could be the choice for you to start a life long career.
General Industry Overview
HVAC/R technicians install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot. Systems include air conditioning, refrigeration, hot air furnaces, stoves and appliances. An increase of more than 50,000 new jobs are expected by 2012 and is listed as the 14th fastest growing occupation in accordance with the Idaho Commerce and Labor Analysis Bureau dated 05/2005.
Job opportunities
Students can choose several different options when it comes to employment. This may include installation, service technicians, estimators, designers, metal fabrication, manufacturing, maintenance, and contol technicians. You could run your own business. These choices are grouped into three major categories, residential, commercial and industrial. These opportunities are representative throughout the state, nationwide and overseas.
"Well you say". Sounds good but what about pay?
Wages
The national average is at $26.49 an hour for 75% of those surveyed. Idaho boasts $20.89 for this same group according to the Idaho Career Information System as of 12/02/2011.
Technicians who work in the HVAC/R field experience, challenge, independence, gratification, and a sense of accomplishment on a daily basis. We meet new and interesting people with problems we have the knowledge and education to solve.