• Understand and demonstrate safe working practices and procedures
• Prepare for installation, service, or maintenance of gas-fired appliances
• Use hand tools, power tools, and a variety of measuring devices to check pressure, temperature, flow, and electrical current
• Install venting and combustion air systems, piping/tubing, and electrical components for appliances
• Connect appliances to heat distribution systems
• Commission, maintain, and service gas-fired systems

• Secondary school diploma required with credits in math, physics, technological education, drafting, and computer studies
• While not mandatory, completion of an apprenticeship including 6,200-hours of on-the-job and in-school training is recommended

• Full-time, mostly indoor work
• Work locations depend on the location of installation or repair work
• Employers include gas utility and servicing companies; plumbing, heating, and air conditioning construction firms; mechanical construction firms; and self-employment

Apprentice wage starts at 50% of journeyperson's and increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $32.00-$42.00 per hour. 

Gas Technician (636G)

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Gas Technician (636G) may be for you!

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