I was in electronics after US Army and closing a shop, ask guy that came in; you know where I can get job. Yep, I'll hire you in hvac 1976--The trade was good to me.
I’m 27 now, skinny Asian guy. I decided go back school for Hvac carreer after watching this video and i hope after 5 years when i watch back this video i can smile because i made the right decision. Thanks for the great video
I'm about to be 33 and just starting with a small company as an apprentice. You starting at 35 makes me feel alot better about leaving retail Management to learn a trade.
Never too late man, I started school at 25 and the oldest dude in there was 50..made me realize not everybody knows what they want to do or ends up where they want to be..and never to late to change that....all comes down to how bad you want it 😊💪
I brought my positive attitude to an interview and landed a job in hvac. After 5 years I needed a bigger challenge and got into a great union where we do supermarket refrigeration. Our package is over 90 an hour, and I will retire at 55. Attitude is everything
Yea I'm in the sheetmetal union in Cali bay area local 104 our total benefit package is $101 a hour there are a lot of trolls on here that will call us liers I'm like you 25 at 55 I got two years and I'm done still young enough to enjoy my life before I expire their problem is they work for a MA and pa local shop and they don't understand total benefit package to what we get on our check
@@Mewfred11 none you have to start from the be gaining and go to school twice a week until you finish your apprenticeship you do have to take a test to be graded to who get chose first but you will eventually get in when available slots are open I got in the easy way my non union company went union and we automatically got into tge program I got two years experience for what I knew and only was required to do two more years in school after you finishe you are at top wage for your trade
I was 36 when I first started online hvac school, really boring no hands on and finally at the age of 38 got hands on training and now in hands on school hope to complete school in a few years and get a job and prove it's never too late to change
I found a company looking for apprentices. Didn’t even know it was for HVAC, I just knew I needed real life training. Turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to my family and I.
Love your videos my friend. Really lights a fire under my backside. Just got layed off a 17yr career with railroad. I'm 53 and feel hvac will be great move, and have 17yr old son that I would love to partner with to leave legacy for.
I got into HVAC when I was in my twenties. My cousin had went to school for it and loved it so I followed his foot steps. Before I could finish school my instructor saw something in me and got me on with a company. I got away from working for HVAC contractors in my mid thirties and am now a maintenance supervisor for a local apartment complex. I still have my hands in HVAC to this day.
I am an Industrial Maintenance Technician for a packaging company. Our HVAC technician left for greener pastures and my supervisor has asked me if I can work on the systems because I did it in the Navy 25 years ago. I have forgotten so many things but this is interesting to me as an opportunity to expand my skill base. I found your video because I Googled Ashworth college. Hearing how you went through that program has me more confident to go for it. Traditional schooling is difficult to attend with my current work schedule so I have been looking at Penn Foster and Ashworth. Thanks for posting your video.
When I worked in HVACR, l got stuck in heavy traffic almost every day and a sadistic dispatcher was usually riding my ass to hurry up and get to the next job. I went back to college and now I work on computer hardware/firmware/software and my job is close so when I have to drive into work, traffic is not bad because I don’t have to go near the major freeways.
Kinda how I got into it too. I was feeling desperate for a career change, or at least a career that I would love and make a decent living out of. I was (and still currently am) working an unfulfilling dead end light security job, after getting out of the awful grocery business for over 17 years. I was kinda entertaining the idea of getting into the HVAC world and not knowing much about it, until one day I ran into somebody who lives a few houses down from me who’s a tech, and by some weird chance was the same guy that fixed my heater almost a year earlier. I asked him how does one get into HVAC. He said something along the lines of “either with some experience, or schooling, just get out there and apply. There is a shortage of techs so it’s relatively easy to get into.” Soon after I enrolled in the HVACR program at SJVC. This was about a year ago. Some 6 months later I ran into him again and mentioned that I’m going to school for it and doing really well, and should be graduating soon. Then he said something like “yeah when you finish school, bring me a resume, and I’ll talk to the boss and try to get you in.” Fast forward a few months to present time, I’m now graduated and have my universal EPA 608 as well. Got my resume sent in and supposed to be getting an interview soon. It’s for a part time “shop guy/trainee” position, but I guess I gotta start somewhere. Btw I’m 39.
Greg, I am in the Military and follow your videos all the time. Have watched them since you started, youtube channel as well...I sat down with my son tonight (he is 18) and had him listen to you. I am so thankful for your help bud...Keep the videos coming! I am hoping he gets into something he is passionate about and there is a good future in it. Chance
I’m 23 and I start my apprenticeship in about 2 weeks. I don’t know anything about HVAC. I just plan on working hard and paying very close attention to everything!
Experience is more impressive compared to school when it comes to the traded. Just got my first HVAC installer apprentice job due to my past mechanic experience. Except low pay and people will hire you so you can get man hours.
I started cleaning ice machines for my father when I was 12. I've been employed in the industry since. including the six years in college while working the whole time in the field. I'm 49 and teach it at the local community College.... And still working in the field
My friend who has 10 years of experience working in hvac advices me to get into refrigeration , he’s been around the block working in residential in attics and tells me it is not fun unless you work for like a mom and pop type business who will take care of you and won’t cut your throat by making commission like most big hvac companies do. He works refrigeration for a company that service the HEBs Kroger’s, walmarts and Tom thumbs and loves it! Although it’s lots of traveling he brings home lots of money and he encourages me to get my EPA universal cert on top of it. Really motivates me to get into the field, tried welding at first but the job outlook was not so great.
Refrigeration is more interesting and pays better in my opinion and not as much work in the attic. I tried to get into commercial HVAC but all of the hiring companies wanted 5 years commercial experience and you can’t get experience without getting a job.
After my Navy corpsman (grunt medic stationed to Camp Pendleton) stint , got into nursing program then psych program but it never felt right so I wanted to be in the IT field so took an assessment test and was told I would fit better in the HVAC program, go figure, started course at 35 and I've been in facilities, pays much better than residential/commercial around here (HVAC, elec & plumbing) for about 15 yrs and love it, got my TX contractors license and went on my own and never looked back
Wow, I have a similar story. I work in restaurants and it's time to get going in an actual career. I'm 27 and am going to school for hvac. I can't wait.
Thanks for the video that was very informative. I’m in hvac school and it’s been tough with the whole pandemic thing , learning virtually and not being able to get my hands on stuff , can’t say that I’ve learned much, but I have an interview on Monday for an hvac mechanic position on a marine base in San Diego and I’m going to give it my best. Wish me luck
Your story is so similar to my current situation. My dad is in the hvac trade and I’m currently trying to get into it once I get out of the Air Force next year.
I started HVAC from I was 14 years of age now I am 27. My step father thought me the work and trust me I am very grateful for that man. But I am a certified electrician level two. A.C. work is very nice and fun can be very hard at times, but I love it like crazy.
I start school in October. They pay $12 for training and then 18$ after. I'm super excited. Thanks for all these videos that are helping me out get a jump start. Super cool.
I'm graduating school with an associate's and universal epa, and I keep seeing how people cant find jobs due to no field experience, but reading the comments I feel much more confident!
Damn, you started in HVAC at the same age as I did. I was kicking myself because I didn't get in sooner. Nice to know other people got in in their mid 30s too.
start young and get a job that pays pension and save all your money until your 55 and you got 3 incomes ss pension and savings for back up just alittle advice
The one gripe I have with being an installer was loading and unloading the truck for free and not getting paid until we got to the job site and not getting paid to drive back to the shop. Which means 8 hour days turn into 11 or 12 hours a day with drive time from home and drive time to the job site.
Some companies try to get away with that sort of thing. Most likely, somebody is getting paid to unload the truck but it ain’t you. A lot of HVAC companies will try to get you to work nights and weekends for straight time and then gouge the customers for a higher night/weekend labor rate.
I worked in 5 star hotel as "in charge" of video game room for kids... hotel is very expensive, and I noticed some kid came like 3rd time in 2 months to the hotel and I thought he's got to be rich so ask him what his father do and he told me is an HVAC technician lol. without doing any research I went to study industrial air conditioning and HVAC... and now I work in the biggest company in Israel and I don't like it... maybe because they don't pay that well...
2022 how to get a job in hvac: Employer: "Are you currently physically alive and can you be available for on call?" Prospective employee: "Maybe man, i dunno man, you know, I'm just tryna work, man. . ." Employer: "You're hired." By the way, I didn't get into it because of family. I got into it because i learned that becoming proficient in HVAC puts you levels above most electricians and plumbers and many other HVAC techs in general. I never regret learning this trade, by the way. Any real tradesman knows, it's not just about money, it's about knowledge. Knowledge is power, man. When a blackout happens, when you are trying to plan a homestead, when you are trying to install solar in your house. Dude, HVAC knowledge will save your life. It sounds crazy to say but many real techs will understand this. HVAC is the punk music of the trades.
I hear alot of guys say they got moved up pretty quickly. I am very hard working always on time. But never get noticed. There are guys in my company that don't even know how to wire a thermostat that have their own van and have gotten raises. Not as happy in this when I started 2 years ago.
If you don't have it already get your EPA 608 universal cert and look at other companies. I've gotten counter offers every time I tried leaving a company for a new one usually a dollar or 2 more than they offered sometimes 5
@@robertgaylor2775 I have my universal. I quit a month ago I work for a smaller company it's been great so far they gave me 2 more dollars walking in the door they treat me bvery well too so far so good should have left a long time ago
You mentioned in the video that we should ask ourselves “can i see myself working for this company?” As an HVAC Technician considering a different company, what factors should I consider in determining the right company to work for?
How long did it take you from entering the business to starting your own company? What tips can you offer to making a HVAC Tech to a business owner transition?
I would suggest to study a lot. A tech is like a doctor never stop studying... Yes, hands on is the best experience, but contractors doesn't care too much about you. They care about the money. They make sure you are making their money and is not being spent by you fucking up a compressor, yet they have to pay you for fucking up. You have to study pressures changes and why they changing/ subcooling superheat/ how each one of the pieces of the units and devices work and how they wired.. You have to study.. The more you know the more you get pay and the more they will do anything to keep you by their side.... Believe me study at home there are good books..
Of course man, give it a shot. Lots of videos on my channel to help you make some decisions on getting into the field and how to act once in the field. I think you'll like this field. I do.
Here in the KCMO area,it seems they all want some one with at least 2 years of experience.I received my HVAC certification from Ashworth College,back in August.I have EPA Universal and NATE ready to work.Been trying to get an HVAC job for the last 16 months. I have had interviews with at least 8 different heating and cooling companies and am still trying to get in to it,but at this point,I am starting to think if I just wasted money on that HVAC course and EPA. A few employers said that I would start as install helper.I told them I was cool with that.They asked me if I would work over time and weekends.Yes and yes. The interview usually ends with "I still have some more interviews to do and I'll let you know by the end of the week" I never hear from them again. Maybe they see my age(I am in my late 40s)and decide that I am too old and decide to go with some 20 year old with no training and has only done fast food and Uber. I am thinking of getting certified in plumbing or electrical work and persuing a job in that industry instead.Don't know if I would have any luck.
I even posted an ad on Craigs List saying that I am looking to get HVAC experience and including my certifications.I did get a few replies.One I talked with on phone..never heard from them again.Another guy mentioned he was interested in meeting.He than texted saying he could not make it due to a death in the family,so i waited a week.Called him up today and he said,"I'll let you know" Another one sent me a reply and gave me his number,yesterday.Called him an hour a go and no answer.Left a message.I doubt he returns my call. Seriously starting to think I pissed away a lot of time and money on my HVAC and EPA schooling/studies.
I appreciate this video I have an interview tomorrow I’m in school for it now I just completeled my building automation in refrigeration class also electric But haven’t gotten my degree yet but when you first started out as a an installer job why did you get pay so low starting out is it because your experience..
Present I am doing the job in Thermal Power Plant in HVAC operation Engineer. After getting the experience in HVAC operation Engineer where I can apply the job to my better future in the Company
i am also 35 now and work as a server!! i want to start in HVAC but i havent found a company that hires aprentices yet.. if anybody can help me in miami! thanks a lot!!!!
Lol had a guy blow up 2 EMS controllers at one of our buildings, funny thing was they where separate controllers and happened cus he jumped out line voltage to the controller thinking he was jumping out the unit
In my case - my scientific director told me - Would you like to work this two month before degree exam? - then I balanced heating system in the biggest shopping center in my city lol.
I'm 36 years old working for pennies right now.. My local community college has a 9 month hvac program starting in 6 weeks.. Is it possible to get into this trade and make money at 36 years old?? Would it be worth it?? Any advice you could give me i would really appreciate it. Thank you
Bro iam from India.. Currently working as a hvac design engineer.. How can I start career in hvac in US.. Is there any particular school to get certification to work in US or canada
Hi Greg how are you ? New to the field, just finished trade school. What kind of smart gauges would you recommend based on your experience? I’m buying my tools n I’d like some help in deciding which 1 to buy. Thanks.
Sounds like a job in Brea Ca lol...i was putting in my applications but this corona virus has shut me down..im e.p.a and r-410a certified and still looking or waiting for this virus to clear. Do you by chance have any entry level work?
Since this video is 2 years old the bottom line is this you cannot own a home on the salary that heating and air conditioning technicians make. The national average is 45000 a year you cannot be done you cannot raise a family on 45000 a year either.
In ny boces is about 20k for 1 year. I was better off in a technical college with financial aid. I paid about 12k for year degree. Alot of theory but not much hands on. Theory in my opinion is better hands on you get in field.
Hello sir . I have a 4 years experience. I’m Pakistani but work In Saudi Arabia how to joined fox family Hvac company. Please guide me . Salary no problem any give as you wish . But I wanna much learn . Please guide me .
I' ve been slaving as a cook, what i've learned 10 years out of culinary school is LE Cord on bleu = broke bitch. starting hvac tech school quater 2 2019.
I went to UEI College in California. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA and Perfect Attendance was in the top 10 percentile from my class in June 2018. I have my EPA 608 UNIVERSAL & 410A UNIVERSAL. The only issue is I haven't had any luck in landing a job after numerous inverviews with potential employers and don't get calls on the interview. I'm from Los Angeles. I've applied multiple times for same employers. Applied for an HVAC Apprentice, Entry-level HVAC Technician, HVAC Service Technician, HVAC PMT and nothing. Is there some advice you can give me or if I'm doing something wrong? I'd appreciate hearing back from you as soon as you get a chance. Thanks in advance. By the way my age is 35. You can email me at olidm84@gmail.com. I look forward in hearing from you and talking to you.
Sir I have a 4 years experience Hvac Residential area from Saudi Arabia . I’m Pakistani citizens. But sir I don’t have a prove I’m Hvac because my Identity here is driving and do work Hvac . If you have a job for me .
I am from india and looking for job in hvac in usa or uk. I have about 9yrs experience in hvac. I am running a small business here in hvac..so if anyone can help to get job in hvac plz leave a msg
I was in electronics after US Army and closing a shop, ask guy that came in; you know where I can get job. Yep, I'll hire you in hvac 1976--The trade was good to me.
I’m 27 now, skinny Asian guy. I decided go back school for Hvac carreer after watching this video and i hope after 5 years when i watch back this video i can smile because i made the right decision. Thanks for the great video
Whats up ? How things so far ?
also interested
Are you still in school now Quang? Like to see people reaching for their goals!
I just started in hvac last week. Zero experience. I’m just motivated and I’ll get it done.
Are you in Sacramento to?
How do you start in the industry do you go to school and get certified? Or you apply and they train you?
Love the motive
Pls give ur mail id
Victor Rojo did you ever find out? Plz if you did respond
I'm about to be 33 and just starting with a small company as an apprentice. You starting at 35 makes me feel alot better about leaving retail Management to learn a trade.
I am also at retail, I have my HVAC certificate, vpa, osha and IAM planning to quick retail for HVAC
Never too late man, I started school at 25 and the oldest dude in there was 50..made me realize not everybody knows what they want to do or ends up where they want to be..and never to late to change that....all comes down to how bad you want it 😊💪
Right! You can do this!
In April IAM quitting my 13 years job
Tell me about I'm leaving my 13 yrs county job in Las Vegas for this hvac I'm excited
Your dad would be so proud of you today sir
Awwww thank you so much! I miss him dearly.
I brought my positive attitude to an interview and landed a job in hvac. After 5 years I needed a bigger challenge and got into a great union where we do supermarket refrigeration. Our package is over 90 an hour, and I will retire at 55. Attitude is everything
Yea I'm in the sheetmetal union in Cali bay area local 104 our total benefit package is $101 a hour there are a lot of trolls on here that will call us liers I'm like you 25 at 55 I got two years and I'm done still young enough to enjoy my life before I expire their problem is they work for a MA and pa local shop and they don't understand total benefit package to what we get on our check
How much experience do you need to work for those unions?
@@Mewfred11 none you have to start from the be gaining and go to school twice a week until you finish your apprenticeship you do have to take a test to be graded to who get chose first but you will eventually get in when available slots are open I got in the easy way my non union company went union and we automatically got into tge program I got two years experience for what I knew and only was required to do two more years in school after you finishe you are at top wage for your trade
I was 36 when I first started online hvac school, really boring no hands on and finally at the age of 38 got hands on training and now in hands on school hope to complete school in a few years and get a job and prove it's never too late to change
45 and almost done with school.. better late than never.
I will be 46 when I finish my HVAC-R education. Good luck to you all!
I found a company looking for apprentices. Didn’t even know it was for HVAC, I just knew I needed real life training. Turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to my family and I.
Where Please tell me I want to join
I’m thinking of definitely going into hvac I’m 38 years old now I’m more confident now that you were 35 thanks
good luck Gabriel!
hey gabriel any suggetions u can give me to get in the industry
Love your videos my friend. Really lights a fire under my backside. Just got layed off a 17yr career with railroad. I'm 53 and feel hvac will be great move, and have 17yr old son that I would love to partner with to leave legacy for.
I got into HVAC when I was in my twenties. My cousin had went to school for it and loved it so I followed his foot steps. Before I could finish school my instructor saw something in me and got me on with a company. I got away from working for HVAC contractors in my mid thirties and am now a maintenance supervisor for a local apartment complex. I still have my hands in HVAC to this day.
Good stuff!
Nice!
It’s crazy how most of us go through almost the same shit in life. Especially regarding to a career change after our 30s.
I am an Industrial Maintenance Technician for a packaging company. Our HVAC technician left for greener pastures and my supervisor has asked me if I can work on the systems because I did it in the Navy 25 years ago. I have forgotten so many things but this is interesting to me as an opportunity to expand my skill base. I found your video because I Googled Ashworth college. Hearing how you went through that program has me more confident to go for it. Traditional schooling is difficult to attend with my current work schedule so I have been looking at Penn Foster and Ashworth. Thanks for posting your video.
I like hvac because of the new challenge everyday, but I hate 9-5 so I work from home now. Not stuck in traffic everyday and no more more of the man!
Peter Tams what do you do now ?
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When I worked in HVACR, l got stuck in heavy traffic almost every day and a sadistic dispatcher was usually riding my ass to hurry up and get to the next job. I went back to college and now I work on computer hardware/firmware/software and my job is close so when I have to drive into work, traffic is not bad because I don’t have to go near the major freeways.
@@picklerix6162 what do you do now ?
Kinda how I got into it too. I was feeling desperate for a career change, or at least a career that I would love and make a decent living out of. I was (and still currently am) working an unfulfilling dead end light security job, after getting out of the awful grocery business for over 17 years. I was kinda entertaining the idea of getting into the HVAC world and not knowing much about it, until one day I ran into somebody who lives a few houses down from me who’s a tech, and by some weird chance was the same guy that fixed my heater almost a year earlier. I asked him how does one get into HVAC. He said something along the lines of “either with some experience, or schooling, just get out there and apply. There is a shortage of techs so it’s relatively easy to get into.” Soon after I enrolled in the HVACR program at SJVC. This was about a year ago. Some 6 months later I ran into him again and mentioned that I’m going to school for it and doing really well, and should be graduating soon. Then he said something like “yeah when you finish school, bring me a resume, and I’ll talk to the boss and try to get you in.” Fast forward a few months to present time, I’m now graduated and have my universal EPA 608 as well. Got my resume sent in and supposed to be getting an interview soon. It’s for a part time “shop guy/trainee” position, but I guess I gotta start somewhere. Btw I’m 39.
Greg, I am in the Military and follow your videos all the time. Have watched them since you started, youtube channel as well...I sat down with my son tonight (he is 18) and had him listen to you. I am so thankful for your help bud...Keep the videos coming! I am hoping he gets into something he is passionate about and there is a good future in it. Chance
Chance. Thanks so much. That makes my day. Glad to help. It's a great industry to get into.
I’m 23 and I start my apprenticeship in about 2 weeks. I don’t know anything about HVAC. I just plan on working hard and paying very close attention to everything!
I'm been watching your videos since you started your company,you're a good who always stay humble and help others.
Always yes, thank you!
Experience is more impressive compared to school when it comes to the traded. Just got my first HVAC installer apprentice job due to my past mechanic experience. Except low pay and people will hire you so you can get man hours.
I started cleaning ice machines for my father when I was 12. I've been employed in the industry since. including the six years in college while working the whole time in the field. I'm 49 and teach it at the local community College.... And still working in the field
My friend who has 10 years of experience working in hvac advices me to get into refrigeration , he’s been around the block working in residential in attics and tells me it is not fun unless you work for like a mom and pop type business who will take care of you and won’t cut your throat by making commission like most big hvac companies do. He works refrigeration for a company that service the HEBs Kroger’s, walmarts and Tom thumbs and loves it! Although it’s lots of traveling he brings home lots of money and he encourages me to get my EPA universal cert on top of it. Really motivates me to get into the field, tried welding at first but the job outlook was not so great.
Refrigeration is more interesting and pays better in my opinion and not as much work in the attic. I tried to get into commercial HVAC but all of the hiring companies wanted 5 years commercial experience and you can’t get experience without getting a job.
I started off washing split unit faces and trust me I got a lot of cuts don't feel them till they start burning and stinging.
man i love your videos they really motivate me to keep grinding on this industry even tho im just starting
After my Navy corpsman (grunt medic stationed to Camp Pendleton) stint , got into nursing program then psych program but it never felt right so I wanted to be in the IT field so took an assessment test and was told I would fit better in the HVAC program, go figure, started course at 35 and I've been in facilities, pays much better than residential/commercial around here (HVAC, elec & plumbing) for about 15 yrs and love it, got my TX contractors license and went on my own and never looked back
Wow, I have a similar story. I work in restaurants and it's time to get going in an actual career. I'm 27 and am going to school for hvac. I can't wait.
Right Coast how’s it going so far? In a similar situation at 27
Thanks for the video that was very informative.
I’m in hvac school and it’s been tough with the whole pandemic thing , learning virtually and not being able to get my hands on stuff , can’t say that I’ve learned much, but I have an interview on Monday for an hvac mechanic position on a marine base in San Diego and I’m going to give it my best. Wish me luck
Your story is so similar to my current situation. My dad is in the hvac trade and I’m currently trying to get into it once I get out of the Air Force next year.
Really good and informative video! Appreciate the time you took to make this it’s one of the better videos for someone trying to get in the field
I'm the first in my family to work in the HVAC field.👌🏻
I started HVAC from I was 14 years of age now I am 27. My step father thought me the work and trust me I am very grateful for that man. But I am a certified electrician level two. A.C. work is very nice and fun can be very hard at times, but I love it like crazy.
Thanks for sharing Rich coffie
I start school in October. They pay $12 for training and then 18$ after. I'm super excited. Thanks for all these videos that are helping me out get a jump start. Super cool.
How’s that going?
I'm graduating school with an associate's and universal epa, and I keep seeing how people cant find jobs due to no field experience, but reading the comments I feel much more confident!
Sometimes you have to relocate
Im 19 and im out of high school and im trying hard to find a job because i went to a trade high school and I loved doing hvac
Damn, you started in HVAC at the same age as I did. I was kicking myself because I didn't get in sooner. Nice to know other people got in in their mid 30s too.
Im 20 and I jus got my EPA and my 410A certification. I’m the first in my family to be a HVAC Tech
That's awesome Kid Rollie! That's something to be proud of!
start young and get a job that pays pension and save all your money until your 55 and you got 3 incomes ss pension and savings for back up just alittle advice
fred fernandez thanks a lot for the advice man 🙏🏾
@@redyfernandez1259 invest ur savings to into index funds
@@redyfernandez1259 - Those pension jobs are quite scarce where I live. You have to “know” somebody to get a job like that.
The one gripe I have with being an installer was loading and unloading the truck for free and not getting paid until we got to the job site and not getting paid to drive back to the shop. Which means 8 hour days turn into 11 or 12 hours a day with drive time from home and drive time to the job site.
Shitty company
Some companies try to get away with that sort of thing. Most likely, somebody is getting paid to unload the truck but it ain’t you. A lot of HVAC companies will try to get you to work nights and weekends for straight time and then gouge the customers for a higher night/weekend labor rate.
I worked in 5 star hotel as "in charge" of video game room for kids... hotel is very expensive,
and I noticed some kid came like 3rd time in 2 months to the hotel and I thought he's got to be rich so ask him what his father do and he told me is an HVAC technician lol.
without doing any research I went to study industrial air conditioning and HVAC... and now I work in the biggest company in Israel and I don't like it... maybe because they don't pay that well...
the only thing is holding me there is that I want to gain some experience and maybe just MAYBE il try to open something of my own
hi Greg you are very simple, generous and friendly really too cool you are the best, I admire your courtesy nothing else to say, continue like that.
Lol dude bang on with that. I was exposed to it because of my dad. I just now am considering actually starting a career in the field
2022 how to get a job in hvac:
Employer: "Are you currently physically alive and can you be available for on call?"
Prospective employee: "Maybe man, i dunno man, you know, I'm just tryna work, man. . ."
Employer: "You're hired."
By the way, I didn't get into it because of family. I got into it because i learned that becoming proficient in HVAC puts you levels above most electricians and plumbers and many other HVAC techs in general. I never regret learning this trade, by the way.
Any real tradesman knows, it's not just about money, it's about knowledge. Knowledge is power, man. When a blackout happens, when you are trying to plan a homestead, when you are trying to install solar in your house. Dude, HVAC knowledge will save your life.
It sounds crazy to say but many real techs will understand this. HVAC is the punk music of the trades.
I’m looking to get into commercial/industrial Hvac/R. I have a electrical and Hvac degree. I also have my epa certification.
I hear alot of guys say they got moved up pretty quickly. I am very hard working always on time. But never get noticed. There are guys in my company that don't even know how to wire a thermostat that have their own van and have gotten raises. Not as happy in this when I started 2 years ago.
If you don't have it already get your EPA 608 universal cert and look at other companies. I've gotten counter offers every time I tried leaving a company for a new one usually a dollar or 2 more than they offered sometimes 5
@@robertgaylor2775 I have my universal. I quit a month ago I work for a smaller company it's been great so far they gave me 2 more dollars walking in the door they treat me bvery well too so far so good should have left a long time ago
You mentioned in the video that we should ask ourselves “can i see myself working for this company?” As an HVAC Technician considering a different company, what factors should I consider in determining the right company to work for?
money is always one factor to me. then is the company known for being good to their employees. ask around.
How long did it take you from entering the business to starting your own company? What tips can you offer to making a HVAC Tech to a business owner transition?
I would suggest to study a lot. A tech is like a doctor never stop studying... Yes, hands on is the best experience, but contractors doesn't care too much about you. They care about the money. They make sure you are making their money and is not being spent by you fucking up a compressor, yet they have to pay you for fucking up. You have to study pressures changes and why they changing/ subcooling superheat/ how each one of the pieces of the units and devices work and how they wired.. You have to study.. The more you know the more you get pay and the more they will do anything to keep you by their side.... Believe me study at home there are good books..
Been thinking of it my cousin work HVAC I went got my CDL truck driver kinda miss being home
Any suggestions .. don't Kno much
Of course man, give it a shot. Lots of videos on my channel to help you make some decisions on getting into the field and how to act once in the field. I think you'll like this field. I do.
You look like you've got some nice young techs there. Good job.
I gotta sit and chat with you someday.
I just looked into it. The more I looked into it the more interesting it got
Are you guys hiring vets? I’m about to get out of the army pretty soon as an hvac tech. (91c)
Here in the KCMO area,it seems they all want some one with at least 2 years of experience.I received my HVAC certification from Ashworth College,back in August.I have EPA Universal and NATE ready to work.Been trying to get an HVAC job for the last 16 months.
I have had interviews with at least 8 different heating and cooling companies and am still trying to get in to it,but at this point,I am starting to think if I just wasted money on that HVAC course and EPA.
A few employers said that I would start as install helper.I told them I was cool with that.They asked me if I would work over time and weekends.Yes and yes.
The interview usually ends with "I still have some more interviews to do and I'll let you know by the end of the week"
I never hear from them again.
Maybe they see my age(I am in my late 40s)and decide that I am too old and decide to go with some 20 year old with no training and has only done fast food and Uber.
I am thinking of getting certified in plumbing or electrical work and persuing a job in that industry instead.Don't know if I would have any luck.
I even posted an ad on Craigs List saying that I am looking to get HVAC experience and including my certifications.I did get a few replies.One I talked with on phone..never heard from them again.Another guy mentioned he was interested in meeting.He than texted saying he could not make it due to a death in the family,so i waited a week.Called him up today and he said,"I'll let you know"
Another one sent me a reply and gave me his number,yesterday.Called him an hour a go and no answer.Left a message.I doubt he returns my call.
Seriously starting to think I pissed away a lot of time and money on my HVAC and EPA schooling/studies.
Now am looking for a job
Yep, unbeknownst to me he managed to groom me into the trade, as he taught himself
I appreciate this video I have an interview tomorrow I’m in school for it now I just completeled my building automation in refrigeration class also electric But haven’t gotten my degree yet but when you first started out as a an installer job why did you get pay so low starting out is it because your experience..
Great video man!
Present I am doing the job in Thermal Power Plant in HVAC operation Engineer. After getting the experience in HVAC operation Engineer where I can apply the job to my better future in the Company
i am also 35 now and work as a server!! i want to start in HVAC but i havent found a company that hires aprentices yet.. if anybody can help me in miami! thanks a lot!!!!
Super cool guy
I worked air conditioning in 15 year experience I want job in your company plz help
great video mr. greg.
Do How to lose a job in HVAC now!!
Great idea!
In some areas it's harder then you would think !
I think you really have to screw up to get fired in HVAC!
It keeps draggin you back in no matter how you try something else
Lol had a guy blow up 2 EMS controllers at one of our buildings, funny thing was they where separate controllers and happened cus he jumped out line voltage to the controller thinking he was jumping out the unit
In my case - my scientific director told me - Would you like to work this two month before degree exam? - then I balanced heating system in the biggest shopping center in my city lol.
I'm 36 years old working for pennies right now.. My local community college has a 9 month hvac program starting in 6 weeks.. Is it possible to get into this trade and make money at 36 years old?? Would it be worth it?? Any advice you could give me i would really appreciate it. Thank you
Run. Forest Run!!!!!!
Bro iam from India.. Currently working as a hvac design engineer.. How can I start career in hvac in US.. Is there any particular school to get certification to work in US or canada
Hi Greg how are you ?
New to the field, just finished trade school. What kind of smart gauges would you recommend based on your experience? I’m buying my tools n I’d like some help in deciding which 1 to buy. Thanks.
I love the Testos! I still love my analog gauges, but those Testos 550s are great.
Fox Family Heating and Air Conditioning
Thanks! I guess I’ll get them along with a micron gauge👍🏻
Sounds like a job in Brea Ca lol...i was putting in my applications but this corona virus has shut me down..im e.p.a and r-410a certified and still looking or waiting for this virus to clear. Do you by chance have any entry level work?
Nice video how long have you been in business now?
since 2015! thanks.
Since this video is 2 years old the bottom line is this you cannot own a home on the salary that heating and air conditioning technicians make. The national average is 45000 a year you cannot be done you cannot raise a family on 45000 a year either.
Hello sir, do you think $15,000 is to much for certificate program that takes 8 months?
In ny boces is about 20k for 1 year. I was better off in a technical college with financial aid. I paid about 12k for year degree. Alot of theory but not much hands on. Theory in my opinion is better hands on you get in field.
That sounds about right but you can definitely do it for a lot cheaper I’m looking at my local community college for way cheaper than that
Hello sir . I have a 4 years experience. I’m Pakistani but work In Saudi Arabia how to joined fox family Hvac company. Please guide me . Salary no problem any give as you wish . But I wanna much learn . Please guide me .
I' ve been slaving as a cook, what i've learned 10 years out of culinary school is LE Cord on bleu = broke bitch. starting hvac tech school quater 2 2019.
you never, ever , never wear jeans to an interview
@Fox Family Heating and Air Conditioning-
I went to UEI College in California. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA and Perfect Attendance was in the top 10 percentile from my class in June 2018. I have my EPA 608 UNIVERSAL & 410A UNIVERSAL. The only issue is I haven't had any luck in landing a job after numerous inverviews with potential employers and don't get calls on the interview. I'm from Los Angeles. I've applied multiple times for same employers. Applied for an HVAC Apprentice, Entry-level HVAC Technician, HVAC Service Technician, HVAC PMT and nothing. Is there some advice you can give me or if I'm doing something wrong? I'd appreciate hearing back from you as soon as you get a chance. Thanks in advance. By the way my age is 35. You can email me at olidm84@gmail.com. I look forward in hearing from you and talking to you.
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The situation
Anyone hiring in cali
felipro13 what area?
@@theackid7887 imperial valley
I'm from India I have 13years experience in hvac I need job
Am we
Sir I have a 4 years experience Hvac Residential area from Saudi Arabia . I’m Pakistani citizens. But sir I don’t have a prove I’m Hvac because my Identity here is driving and do work Hvac . If you have a job for me .
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Do you think companies would be hesitant to hire a woman for this
why did you drive so fast ?
Time is money my man
Hi sri I need jop I am from India ac tecnition
I am from india and looking for job in hvac in usa or uk. I have about 9yrs experience in hvac. I am running a small business here in hvac..so if anyone can help to get job in hvac plz leave a msg
shit i’m in college for hvac
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i work for 10 dollar if you teach me i swear
ali larbi come down to California you can sure get financial aid and an education in hvac/r
Why is wearing a Trane shirt wears his fox