Top 50 Hvac Helper Skills

Below we've compiled a list of the most important skills for a Hvac Helper. We ranked the top skills based on the percentage of Hvac Helper resumes they appeared on. For example, 19.0% of Hvac Helper resumes contained Roof Top Units as a skill. Let's find out what skills a Hvac Helper actually needs in order to be successful in the workplace.

These Are The Most Important Skills For A Hvac Helper

1. Roof Top Units

high Demand

Here's how Roof Top Units is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Help install ductwork and registers Help install roof top units Read blue prints and lay out duct work
Take offs Hang round pipe Hang low pressure duct lift roof top units via crane Install dryer vents and pipe
source Richmond, VA Assembled duct work; Set roof top units for commercial properties.

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2. Air Compressors

high Demand

Here's how Air Compressors is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Examined heating and refrigeration systems, air-conditioning and air compressors for signs of defects or malfunction.

3. Air-Conditioning Units

high Demand

Here's how Air-Conditioning Units is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Provided assistance in installing and maintaining heating and air-conditioning units in residential homes.

4. Delivers Parts

high Demand

Here's how Delivers Parts is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Perform unit pump down Perform brazing Change breakers, thermostat Wire condenser unit Pick up and delivers parts required for department needs

5. Preventative Maintenance

high Demand

Here's how Preventative Maintenance is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Completed preventative maintenance work on HVAC/Refrigeration & associated equipment.
Perform Preventative Maintenance of residential and commercial systems.
Scheduled and performed preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
Performed scheduled preventative maintenance on HVAC units.
Conducted preventative maintenance on furnaces and boilers.

Assisted technicians with preventative maintenance and installations
Performed preventative maintenance of systems.
Experienced in preventative maintenance of HVAC systems re; coil cleaning, changing of filters and belts and assisting Senior technicians.
Assist Contractor with installation of central forced air systems, preventative maintenance and electrical repairs.
Performed preventative maintenance and inspections as needed or requested by HVAC Field Technicians.

Perform preventative maintenance to ensure the systems run at their highest efficiency.
Assist in spring checks as part of a preventative maintenance package.
Perform basic repair and preventative maintenance for all HVAC equipment.
Performed preventative maintenance such as coil cleaning, changing of belts and contactor change outs as needed on A/C units.
Worked on Commercial Kitchen Equipment doing Preventative Maintenance as well as cleaning and Diagnosing problems on units.

Perform basic repair and preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment Responsible for assisting HVAC technicians.
Manage and maintain timelines and work schedules in accordance with preventative maintenance programs.

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6. Job Site

high Demand

Here's how Job Site is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Assigned to complete pickup and delivery of heating and air conditioning parts, to and from job sites.
Cleaned work areas, machines, or equipment to maintain a clean and safe job site.
Clean up and return the job site back to how it was when I arrived there.
Load and prepare HVAC equipment for each technician prior to departure to job site.
Transported materials and tools to the job site and provided proper accounting of tools.

Picked up parts and delivered them to shop or job site as needed.
Traveled more than 25 miles to job sites on a regular basis.
Clean up job sites as well as setting up job sites.
Pick up and deliver systems and parts to various job sites.
Picked up parts from suppliers and delivered to job sites.

Transported equipment and parts to various job sites.
Cleaned up job site after work was completed.
Clean truck and job site.
Help to assemble heating ducts, and assist the owner on job sites wheneverstaffing is low.
Assisted in job site cleanup Aided crews in joining, wrapping and sealing sections of pipe.

Furnished tools to technician carrytools to and from job sites.
Pick up and deliver equiptment to job sites.
Completed several different job sites.
Assist technician in installation Assist technician with repair Pick up & drop off units Recovery/ Evacuation of system Clean up job site

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7. Electrical Systems

high Demand

Here's how Electrical Systems is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Served as a member of a team maintaining,repairing and replacing HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
assist HVAC Mechanic in reparing mechanical and electrical systems on heating and cooling equipment.

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8. Install Equipment

high Demand

Here's how Install Equipment is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Cut and drill holes in floors, walls, and roof to install equipment, using power saws and drills.
help install equipment, service equipment, help bring in tools and materials.

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9. Hand Tools

high Demand

Here's how Hand Tools is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
Fabricate and assemble structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
Cut punches, flanges, shears and solder sheet metal ducts and parts, using hand tools and portable power tools.
Mount compressors and condensers units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications.

Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
Use a variety of hand tools and power tools to aid in the installation of HVAC units.
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
Adjusted system controls to setting recommended by manufacturer to balance system, using hand tools.
Use of various hand tools, power tool, electrical and refrigeration testing equipment.

Mounted compressor and condenser units on platform and floor, using hand tools.
Installed evaporator unit in chassis and air duct system, using hand tools.
Have hand tools and willingness to work under direction to complete specific tasks.
Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.
Assembled sheet metal components of prefabricated furnaces, used hand tools.

Use of hand tools * Brazing and electrical wiring Experience
Coil cleaning Skills Used Working with all applicable hand tools
Used multiple power and hand tools.
Installed, connect, and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers, using hand tools.
use of basic hand tools.

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10. Customer Service

high Demand

Here's how Customer Service is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Provided regularly scheduled maintenance on commercial air conditioning/refrigeration units* Residential air conditioning unit installations* Provided excellent customer service
Coordinated with team members and provided optimal level of customer services in repair of Air conditioning and Heater.
Worked as a helper for a HVAC technician which resulted in an exceptional customer service
Commended for excellent customer service skills on performance reviews.
Work independently to provide customer service and support.

Provide high quality customer service.
Perform duties so as to deliver of excellent customer services and sustain high levels of customer satisfaction.

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11. Service Calls

high Demand

Here's how Service Calls is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Assisted workers in completing service calls and heavy machinery installations.
Assist HVAC technician with residential service calls and installations.
Maintained and stocked HVAC equipment for future service calls.
Answer to service calls and take corrective actions.
Put in ac units and service calls

Service calls and new install fix and repair ac unit changing out compressor replace bad thermostats blower motors and capacitors
Installed Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning equipment Assisted with service calls to residential and commercial properties
Assisted with heat runs, ground work and service calls
Service calls * Diagnostic testing * Routine maintenance * Installation of A/C and heating units
Help employer with service calls Collect /organize work tools Help troubleshoot systems Help install new systems Wire thermostats

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12. New Construction

high Demand

Here's how New Construction is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Assist with bids, drawings, design plans and specs for remodels, upgrades and new construction.
Help service techs with multiple jobs including new construction and old construction.
Installed HVAC units in new construction and repairs on existing units.
Read blue prints and prepare cut outs for new construction homes.
Help install duct work and air systems in new construction housing

assisted during peak season to install and assemble HVAC units and duct work on both new construction and existing dwellings.
Assisted the HVAC Tech with daily tasks including Installing residential HVAC equipment in new construction application.
Assisted in the installation of air conditioning systems in new construction and customer homes.
Worked in new construction sites such as warehouse, malls, office buildings etc.

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13. Water Pumps

high Demand

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14. Water Heaters

high Demand

Here's how Water Heaters is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Install plumbing equipment such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, air conditioners, and appliances.
Helped a licensed HVAC mechanic with installing new A/C units, furnaces, ventilation, water heaters, etc.
Assisted in sheet metal, fabrication, adding/removing refrigerant, installing hot water heaters and A/C units.
Assisted technicians with installations of boilers, water heaters, and furnaces to customer's satisfaction.
Repaired and replaced split systems as well as hot water heaters and A/C units.

Installed and serviced boilers, furnaces, and water heaters.
Deliver, repair, install and clean AC and water heaters
Repaired water heaters, air conditioners, and refrigerators.
Installed boilers, hot water heaters & oil tanks.
Installed furnaces, air conditioners, Water Heaters-Gas piping

assisted mechanics with diagnosing and repairing equipment for operating efficiency and safety factors replaced water heaters n pumps
Install Duct Work Install Hot Water Heaters Help Install Furnaces/Air Conditioning units, and other areas of Electrical and HVAC work

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15. Copper Pipe

average Demand

Here's how Copper Pipe is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Solder copper pipes and fittings.
insulate copper pipes with EPDM rubber insulation as well as cork insulation.

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16. Trouble Shooting

average Demand

Here's how Trouble Shooting is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Accepted instruction on proper maintenance, trouble shooting and complete installs for commercial and residential HVAC.
Trouble shooting furnaces and a/c unit
Trouble shooting and testing.. Test and balance.

7 Trouble Shooting Jobs

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17. PVC

average Demand

Here's how PVC is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Climbed up on large buildings to clean metal air ducts and PVC pipes.
Installed PVC piping for fresh air and Exhaust.

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18. Oil Burners

average Demand

Here's how Oil Burners is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Started servicing oil burners and airconditioning install rooftops

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19. Freon

average Demand

Here's how Freon is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Perform maintenance on A/C Units; recharge Freon, change belts, replace air filters, and wash coils.
Set, level, and charge units to correct Freon levels.
Charged the system with appropriate Freon / gauges.
Cleaned coils, checked Freon levels.
Injected small amount of refrigerant into compressor to test systems and added Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure.

Installed exterior heat pumps and air conditioners Recharged and replaced Freon Delivered parts and equipment for off-site job orders Brazed copper fittings

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20. Residential Homes

average Demand

Here's how Residential Homes is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Helped technicians install and repair HVAC equipment in residential homes.
Help uninstall systems in residential homes and replace with new ones .
Installed space pak units and condensers in residential homes.

21. OLD Units

average Demand

Here's how OLD Units is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Assisted HVAC technician to put in new units and service old units
Make repairs on units * Replace old units * Load and unload equipment

22. Pressure Gauge

average Demand

Here's how Pressure Gauge is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap- and-water solution.
Tested pipe and tubing joints and connections for leaks, using pressure gauge and soap-and-water solution.
Observe pressure gauges and test pipe systems to fix leaks.
Used pressure gauges, hand tools and power tools.
Tested pipe and tubing joints and connections for leaks, using pressure gauge Knowledge of OSHA Safety Regulations

23. Defective Equipment

average Demand

Here's how Defective Equipment is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Disassembled broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
Repaired and replaced defective equipment, components, and wiring.
Assist in repairing or replacing defective equipment parts, using handtools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
Test pipe and tubing joints - Repair and replacing defective equipment, component and wiring.
Assist in repair or replace defective equipments, components, or wirings.

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24. Proper Operation

average Demand

Here's how Proper Operation is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Installed air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and tested them for proper operation.
Monitor and inspect heating and cooling systems to ensure continued proper operation.
Installed air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and tested them for proper operation Cleaned all areas to avoid hazards.

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25. Osha

average Demand

Here's how Osha is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Adhere to OSHA and other environmental safety standards.
Ensured compliance to OSHA standards and safety regulations.
Assist on installs, blow in insulatlon, OSHA-10,
Worked in construction environment, sites and have OSHA.Tel (516)352-2626 Aika Patel
Helped with Installation daily cleanup Pickup deliveries for various jobsites by driving straight truck Follow all regulations according to OSHA and DOT

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26. Hvac/R

average Demand

Here's how Hvac/R is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Performed corrective repairs on HVAC/Refrigeration & associated equipment.
Studied HVAC/R manual and soon became proficient in all aspects of works given.
Assisted senior technicians in installation and repair of HVAC/R equipment.
Performed preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on HVAC/R units.
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27. Inspect Parts

average Demand

28. New Units

average Demand

Here's how New Units is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Assisted Technicians Building plenums and boxes for new units, run flex and assemble

26 New Units Jobs

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29. Motor Control Centers

average Demand

30. Water Filters

low Demand

83 Water Filters Jobs

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31. Package Units

low Demand

Here's how Package Units is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Assist in the installation of rooftop units, air handlers, and rooftop package units.
Help installers with installation of split systems, package units both new and retro fit.
Assist in the installation and movement of package units and large motors.
Help with hvac installs *performing preventive maintenance on split systems and package units

47 Package Units Jobs

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32. Company Vehicle

low Demand

Here's how Company Vehicle is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Operate company vehicle as needed.
Installed heating and air ducts * Load supplies to company vehicle * Assisted installing heat and air system

78 Company Vehicle Jobs

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33. Heavy Objects

low Demand

Here's how Heavy Objects is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Lift and move heavy objects, climb ladders, and works at heights.

34. Drill Press

low Demand

Here's how Drill Press is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.

35. Weather Conditions

low Demand

Here's how Weather Conditions is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.

7 Weather Conditions Jobs

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36. Soap-and-Water Solution

low Demand

37. System Compliance

low Demand

Here's how System Compliance is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Inspect and test system to verity system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect and locate malfunctions.
Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locatemalfunctions.
Discussed heating-cooling system malfunctions with customers .Inspected and tested system to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect malfunctions

7 System Compliance Jobs

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38. Safety Procedures

low Demand

34 Safety Procedures Jobs

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39. Applicable Standards

low Demand

Here's how Applicable Standards is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Handle all applicable standards, including safety procedure and maintenance of a clean work area.

15 Applicable Standards Jobs

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40. Replacement Parts

low Demand

Here's how Replacement Parts is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Installed or replaced machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
Installed equipment, new parts, and replacement parts.

2 Replacement Parts Jobs

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41. Communication

low Demand

Here's how Communication is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Analyze and interpret communications, CAD drawings, and raw data into a functional system.

12 Communication Jobs

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42. Residential Properties

low Demand

43. Mechanical Equipment

low Demand

25 Mechanical Equipment Jobs

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44. Different Types

low Demand

Here's how Different Types is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Learn the safety of the job and different types of ducts: where, when and how to install them.
INSTALL Helped with installation of condensers, thermostats, and switches Installed different types of HVAC ducts.

4 Different Types Jobs

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45. Circuit Boards

low Demand

Here's how Circuit Boards is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Installed air and water filters, drains, duct work and circuit boards.

46. made underground

low Demand

47. VAV

low Demand

6 VAV Jobs

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48. New Systems

low Demand

Here's how New Systems is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Clean and replace old air ducts for air to ventilate and to sweat lines after installing new systems.
Install new equipment and inspect new systems.
Help with the installation of new systems.

26 New Systems Jobs

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49. Complete Circuit

low Demand

Here's how Complete Circuit is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Join pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, or refrigerant source, to form complete circuit.

50. Structural Layout

low Demand

Here's how Structural Layout is used in Hvac Helper jobs:

Utilized knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout.

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20 Most Common Skills For A Hvac Helper

Roof Top Units 21.9%
Air Compressors 20.9%
Air-Conditioning Units 9.9%
Delivers Parts 8.2%
Preventative Maintenance 4.9%
Job Site 4.0%
Electrical Systems 3.7%
Install Equipment 3.5%
Hand Tools 3.5%
Customer Service 2.8%
Service Calls 2.5%
New Construction 2.1%
Water Pumps 2.1%
Water Heaters 1.8%
Copper Pipe 1.6%
Trouble Shooting 1.5%
PVC 1.4%
Oil Burners 1.4%
Freon 1.1%
Residential Homes 1.0%

Typical Skill-Sets Required For A Hvac Helper

Rank	Skill	Percentage of Resumes Percentage
1	Roof Top Units	19.0%
2	Air Compressors	18.1%
3	Air-Conditioning Units	8.6%
4	Delivers Parts	7.1%
5	Preventative Maintenance	4.2%
6	Job Site	3.5%
7	Electrical Systems	3.2%
8	Install Equipment	3.0%
9	Hand Tools	3.0%
10	Customer Service	2.4%
11	Service Calls	2.2%
12	New Construction	1.9%
13	Water Pumps	1.9%
14	Water Heaters	1.6%
15	Copper Pipe	1.4%
16	Trouble Shooting	1.3%
17	PVC	1.2%
18	Oil Burners	1.2%
19	Freon	0.9%
20	Residential Homes	0.8%
21	OLD Units	0.8%
22	Pressure Gauge	0.8%
23	Defective Equipment	0.8%
24	Proper Operation	0.8%
25	Osha	0.6%
26	Hvac/R	0.6%
27	Inspect Parts	0.6%
28	New Units	0.5%
29	Motor Control Centers	0.5%
30	Water Filters	0.5%
31	Package Units	0.5%
32	Company Vehicle	0.4%
33	Heavy Objects	0.4%
34	Drill Press	0.4%
35	Weather Conditions	0.4%
36	Soap-and-Water Solution	0.4%
37	System Compliance	0.4%
38	Safety Procedures	0.4%
39	Applicable Standards	0.4%
40	Replacement Parts	0.4%
41	Communication	0.4%
42	Residential Properties	0.3%
43	Mechanical Equipment	0.3%
44	Different Types	0.3%
45	Circuit Boards	0.3%
46	made underground	0.3%
47	VAV	0.3%
48	New Systems	0.3%
49	Complete Circuit	0.3%
50	Structural Layout	0.3%
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