Automation index
How much of a HVAC technician’s job can AI already do?
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.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
HVAC technician
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#181 / 633
View rankingHVAC technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 50% | 28% | +14 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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?
Cleaner
16%
#609 / 633
View rankingCleaner
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, checklists and product orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 32% | +4.5 |
Scrubber-driers and dosing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 22% | +2.6 |
Mop, vacuum, disinfect and restock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 10% | +2.6 |
Waste, linen and sensitive areas.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Shifts, keys and dealing with users.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Surprises: vomit, works, a complaint.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, checklists and product orders
- Scrubber-driers and dosing
- Mop, vacuum, disinfect and restock
- Waste, linen and sensitive areas
- Shifts, keys and dealing with users
- Surprises: vomit, works, a complaint
- limpiador
- limpiadora
- personal de limpieza
- cleaner
Sources for this job· O*NET 37-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 9112