National Occupational Classification for Statistics (NOC-S) 2006

• H - Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
• H4 - Mechanics
• H41 - Machinery and Transportation Equipment Mechanics (Except Motor Vehicle)

H413 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics

Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics install, maintain, repair and overhaul residential central air conditioning systems, commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and combined heating, ventilation and cooling systems. They are employed by refrigeration and air conditioning installation contractors, various industrial settings, food wholesalers, engineering firms and retail and servicing establishments. Transport refrigeration mechanics are included in this unit group.

• Example Titles

  • air conditioning and heating mechanic
  • air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic
  • apprentice mechanic, refrigeration
  • apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic
  • central air conditioner installer
  • central air conditioner repairer
  • central air conditioning installer
  • central air conditioning mechanic
  • central air conditioning repairer
  • central air conditioning servicer
  • commercial air conditioning mechanic
  • commercial refrigeration mechanic
  • heating and air conditioning mechanic
  • heating and cooling mechanic
  • heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic
  • HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) mechanic
  • journeyman / woman refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic
  • mechanic, central air conditioning
  • mechanic, commercial air conditioning
  • mechanic, heating and air conditioning
  • mechanic, heating and cooling
  • mechanic, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning)
  • mechanic, refrigeration
  • mechanic, refrigeration and air conditioning
  • refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic
  • refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic (non-construction)
  • refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic apprentice
  • refrigeration and mechanical technician
  • refrigeration mechanic
  • refrigeration mechanic apprentice
  • refrigeration system installer
  • refrigeration technician
  • repairer, central air conditioning
  • servicer, central air conditioning
  • transport refrigeration mechanic
  • transport refrigeration technician

• Exclusion

  • Foremen/women supervising refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (See H016 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades)
  • Window-type air conditioner repairers and domestic refrigerator servicers (See H432 Electric Appliance Servicers and Repairers)