Have you been a problem solver your whole life? Did you enjoy building things out of legos as a child or did you enjoy the challenges that video games present to you when you would play them? Do you want a career where you solve problems and make a difference in peoples lives? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, a career as an HVAC Technician may be right for you! This is a career in which you're always on your toes, and ready for a new challenge.
As an HVAC technician, no two days are the same. One day, you might repair a family’s heating system that’s blowing cold air. The next day, you might fix a water leak in a hospital’s air conditioner. In todays world, many people decide to update their HVAC systems with more energy-efficient systems. This leads to a constant demand for services, which gives you a variety of interesting projects to work on.
HVAC jobs are in high demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment growth in the HVAC industry is an astonishing 15% (BLS). There are many routes that you can take after becoming a Tarkio Tech Alumni. Create your own business, mechanical contractors, private business and government entities. A HVAC technician has an average salary in Missouri of $41,787. Iowa has an average salary of $47,549 While Nebraska has the average salary of $45,802. In the United States, the average salary of an HVAC technician is $47,549.
When you become an HVAC Technician through Tarkio Technical Institute you will gain all the hands on learning that will lead you to a successful career. Aligned with all the processes and procedures, you will be confident as you move forward with your career after graduation.