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Can AI do the work of a HVAC technician?
Today an AI or a robot can hardly do this job for you. The site, the surprises, and the code are settled on the ground.
It is not a forecast of job losses either.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
HVAC technician
27%
AI or a robot can already do 27% of this job.
#77 / 103
View rankingHVAC technician
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 50% | 28% | +14 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- refrigerants
- electric heating systems
- hydraulics
- thermodynamics
- fluid mechanics
- domestic cooling systems
- electricity
- electrical wiring plans
- mechanics
- work ergonomically
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-9021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7127
IS WORK OVER?
Actuary
32%
#24 / 103
View rankingActuary
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Run models, reserves and sensitivities.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 24% | 55% | +13.2 |
Draft technical reports and memos.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Choose assumptions, tables and criteria.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Explain to the board and the supervisor.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Validate data quality and bias.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Signed opinion and professional liability.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 18% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 32% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Run models, reserves and sensitivities
- Draft technical reports and memos
- Choose assumptions, tables and criteria
- Explain to the board and the supervisor
- Validate data quality and bias
- Signed opinion and professional liability
- actuario
- actuary
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2120