Electrician vs HVAC Technician
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Pay
Electrician
$80,100 typical, a year
Most Electricians earn $65,500 to $93,600 a year.
From 1,030 postings that list pay
4,595 open jobs now
HVAC Technician
$78,000 typical, a year
Most HVAC Technicians earn $65,500 to $90,500 a year.
From 2,364 postings that list pay
7,086 open jobs now
Typical pay is about the same for Electricians and HVAC Technicians.
What each one does
Electrician
- Install electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment according to blueprints and codes.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and components to restore functionality.
- Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical plans.
- Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and electrical codes.
- Test electrical systems and components to verify safe and proper operation.
Summed up from 30 job postings
HVAC Technician
- Diagnose and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on HVAC systems.
- Install, replace, and service HVAC equipment and components.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration system issues.
- Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Electrician
More common in Electrician postings
- Electrical Wiring 4 in 10 postings
- Electrical Troubleshooting 2 in 10 postings
- National Electric Code 2 in 10 postings
- Electrical Systems 2 in 10 postings
- Electrical Maintenance 2 in 10 postings
- Electrical Schematics 2 in 10 postings
- Blueprint Reading 1 in 10 postings
- Electrical Technician 1 in 10 postings
HVAC Technician
More common in HVAC Technician postings
- HVAC 5 in 10 postings
- Journeyman HVAC 3 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
- Climate Control Repair 2 in 10 postings
- Commercial HVAC Maintenance 2 in 10 postings
- Preventive Maintenance 2 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Electrician
- Driver's License 3 in 10 postings
HVAC Technician
- Driver's License 5 in 10 postings
- AC Certification Type II 2 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Electrician
Electrician - 2nd Shift
Kraft HeinzPay not stated Champaign Plant, Illinois, United States of AmericaPreventive MaintenanceElectrical MaintenanceElectrical TroubleshootingBlueprint ReadingJourneyman Electrician - 2nd & 3rd Shift
ProAmpac Flexible Packaging$42.84/hr Employer statedBattle Creek, MI OnsiteCMMSOscilloscopesProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Ladder DiagramsWire Diagrams +6Electrician
ProAmpac Flexible PackagingPay not stated Mobile, AL OnsiteVisioMicrosoft ExcelPlumbingHVACCarpentry +5
HVAC Technician
Sr. HVAC Engineer
JfahernPay not stated Madison, WIRevitAutoCADCommissioningHVACSpecification Development +2HVAC Service Technician
Barronheating$24 - $47/hr Employer statedFerndale, WADriver's LicenseQuality ControlHVACKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Preventive Maintenance- $21.63 - $42.31/hr Employer statedUS, Indianapolis IN; US: Indianapolis IN Parkwood WestCMMSGMPPneumaticAir HandlingSolder +5
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