HVAC Technician
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technicians install, maintain, and repair the systems that keep homes, businesses, schools, and industrial facilities comfortable and energy efficient. Using specialized tools, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills, HVAC professionals work with heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment to ensure systems operate safely and reliably.
I want to be a
HVAC TECHNICIAN
and make over
$58,000
per year.
How Do I Get Started?
Interested in becoming an HVAC technician? Start by talking with your high school counselor about enrolling in a Construction, Engineering, or Skilled Trades pathway. Courses in construction technology, electrical systems, welding, blueprint reading, and related fields can help you build the foundational skills needed for technical training and a successful career in the HVAC industry.
High School
Enroll in a Construction, Engineering, or Skilled Trades pathway.
Technical Training
Earn a certificate or associate degree through McLennan Community College or Texas State Technical College.
Internship or Apprenticeship
Gain hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting HVAC systems.
HVAC Technician
Work with residential and commercial heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems.
HVAC Supervisor or Specialist
Advance into leadership, project management, controls, refrigeration, or business ownership opportunities.
local Education Options
After completing a Construction, Engineering, or Skilled Trades pathway in high school, students can continue their education through programs at Texas State Technical College, McLennan Community College, Tarleton State University–Waco, or Baylor University. These programs provide advanced instruction in HVAC systems, building technology, engineering, electrical systems, and related fields that can lead to careers as HVAC technicians, refrigeration specialists, project managers, and other in-demand skilled trades professionals.
McLennan Community College
Workforce & Industrial Training
Texas State Technical College
HVAC Technology
area industry employers
Greater Waco's HVAC industry supports residential, commercial, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and industrial facilities throughout Central Texas. These employers provide opportunities for technicians to develop technical skills, earn industry certifications, and build rewarding careers in a high-demand field.
featured career skills
Problem Solving
Electrical Systems
Equipment Installation
Preventive Maintenance
Customer Service
Safety Complaince
READY TO GET STARTED?
A career in HVAC offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology while helping homes and businesses stay comfortable year-round. Through local education programs, hands-on training, and partnerships with Greater Waco employers, students can gain valuable technical skills and prepare for rewarding careers in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. Explore your options and begin building your future today.
