Installer and maintenance of air-conditioning systems; Air-conditioning installer; Facility operator and maintenance of air-conditioning systems.

This professional is specialised in carrying out different tasks related to the installation and maintenance of climate control systems in buildings, whether for domestic or industrial uses, air convector devices or radiation equipment. The current technology, based on the properties of compression and expansion of liquefiable gases, allows for the production of cold and heat for climate control in buildings through the use of equipment with heat pumps, aside from regulating ambient humidity and the speed of the interior air. Thanks to the ability of this equipment to improve the heating comfort inside buildings, its installation in buildings for homes, offices, factories, stores, etc. is quickly growing, helping firmly establish climate control system installer as an occupation.

• Previously study the work space or area, organise and plan the process and mechanics of the works.
• Interpret the plans and sketches of the climate control systems.
• Break down the elements that must be installed.
• Carry out the material measurements based on the plans and on site.
• Select the basic materials and equipment.
• Locate and set up climate control units (condensers and evaporators), heat pumps and heating/air conditioning elements
• Plan and set up the climate control network, connecting the installation accessories.
• Set up the taps, valves, electrical and cooling interconnection lines, control devices, automatic devices for regulating the temperature, certain switching interconnections and condensation drains.
• Verify the systems and carry out the seal integrity tests.
• Start up the networks.
• Carry out the works related to maintenance, preservation and repair of climate control networks and equipment.
• Set up and dismantle scaffolding.
• Maintain the tools, machinery and equipment used for the work.
• Handle the objects, tools, materials, auxiliary resources as well as the group and individual protections that are necessary for carrying out the works.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Instal·lació i manteniment: Muntatge i manteniment d'instal·lacions de climatització i ventilació-extracció (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família professional de Seguretat i Medi ambient: Manteniment higienicosanitari d'instal·lacions susceptibles de proliferació de microorganismes nocius i la seva disseminació per aerosolització (Nivell 2)
• Desenvolupament de projectes d'instal·lacions de climatització i ventilació-extracció (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Instal·lació i manteniment: Planificació, gestió i realització del manteniment i supervisió del muntatge d'instal·lacions de climatització i ventilació-extracció (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course (s) ind the field of Faciliites and maintenance services - Intermediate level: Refrigeration and air conditioning

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Initiative: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 1

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Painter

Installer of heating and water systems

Technician in working at heights

Tubular scaffolding assembler

• Work hours

  Usually, this professional has a 40-hour work week.

• Salary

  From 16.114 to 22.290 euros a year. Median: 18.952 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Specialist staff

• Human resources and equipment

  Tools, auxiliary means, work teams and van. As a general rule, it is also advisable to have the infrastructure necessary for generating budgets and invoices and a small warehouse.

• Initial investments

  The initial investment can vary greatly depending on the type and nature (purchase or hire) of working equipment, tools, auxiliary means, vehicles, etc. that are used, as well as whether or not a small warehouse, work premises or an office is wanted. You can start with an investment of some 3000-5000 euros.