After graduating from HVAC school and receiving your technician certification, you’ll be ready to start the job hunt. 

This is an exciting time; lots of high-paying job opportunities are at your fingertips. To help you stand out as a great job candidate, you need to know what employers are looking for. That’s why we’ve assembled a helpful list of important HVAC professional traits for you.

Here are 5 things that every HVAC company is looking for in a hire!

A Good Attitude

HVAC employers seek out candidates who are genuinely happy and interested in their work. They want to employ professionals who approach every repair and installation job with a smile on their face, optimism, and the willingness to encourage other team members. 

At the end of the day, they want to hire someone who is pleasant to be around, for the benefit of their company and the customers they serve.

So, be sure to display your great attitude during interviews! Exemplify how happy you are to be there by paying attention to the interviewers, complimenting them, and talking positively about your skills and your aspirations.

Effective Communication Skills

When you work in the HVAC field, you’ll be in communication with a lot of people. You’ll be talking with customers, coworkers, dispatchers, and other people every day. Employers want to know that you can communicate effectively to keep everything running smoothly. 

A great way to express this is through your interview skills. Being able to speak about yourself and your training in a way that’s interesting and easy to understand will help you stand out. Make sure you mention that you pay attention to the details when it comes to communication. 

Improve your effective communication skills by practicing active listening in your everyday life. Don’t plan how you’ll respond to people who have questions; really take the time to make them feel heard and respond naturally! This will translate into positive customer interactions as you enter the field. 

Quick Thinking

It’s no secret that HVAC work keeps you on your toes.! 

Employers are aware of this, and they seek out quick-thinkers when making hiring decisions. They want to know that you’ll be able to rise to the occasion when an unexpected problem arises, or when things don’t go according to plan. 

To help demonstrate that, be sure to mention times in your training where you had to think on your feet. If you were trained in a high-exposure environment like the Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating, you’ll have plenty of these examples to talk about. 

Time Management Skills

HVAC work will keep you busy. Multiple projects within the day at different locations and times create a big list of things to keep track of. This is why employers look for candidates who can keep track of their time and utilize it effectively throughout their working days. 

Let your interviewers know about how you balance the different moving parts of your own life. Your example could be as simple as the way you balance time between HVAC school, work, and family. Be sure to mention how you keep a detailed calendar and prioritize different aspects of your schedule. 

Willingness to Learn

Last but not least, you need to demonstrate that you’re willing and excited to learn! Employers value a great attitude towards learning as much as (if not more than) related job experience. This helps them know that you’re committed to mastering your craft and growing the company. 

Be sure to let them know your existing expertise about hot water heating, steam heating, air conditioning, water cooling, and related appliances, but don’t forget to mention how excited you are to learn more every day at work. 

Jump-Start Your Career at The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating!

As we’ve discussed, there are a few different “soft skills” and characteristics that HVAC employers look for in new employees. These include having a good attitude, communication skills, quick thinking, time management skills, and willingness to learn. 

Before you can communicate these traits to HVAC employers, you need to get your certification and get trained up! That’s where the Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating can help. 

In 10 weeks, you’ll have everything you need to start your first job. You’ll be fully trained and certified, and will have completed your first installation.

You’ll be trained by industry expert Chris Walters, who has the technical mastery and industry connections to help you hit the ground running when you graduate. 

Don’t wait, start training for a rewarding, high-paying career in HVAC! Gain the skills and confidence you need to nail job interviews and start working. 

Take a look at our upcoming classes or contact us to learn how you can get started!