Refrigeration technician
A refrigeration technician installs, maintains and repairs refrigeration equipment and systems that contain more than 3 kg of refrigerant, such as heat pumps and cooling and freezing equipment. Refrigeration technicians work in diverse locations, such as residential properties, industry and commerce. The work is subject to a permit and requires special training. The profession requires knowledge of refrigeration, electricity, automation and pipe technology as well as accuracy, troubleshooting skills and a service-minded attitude.
Installation and maintenance companies in the refrigeration sector and entrepreneurship.
Refrigeration technicians must be able to service and repair various refrigeration systems, which requires competence in refrigeration, electrical and automation technology. The professional must be familiar with the regulations and safety instructions concerning the handling of refrigerants. In electrical work in particular, occupational safety issues must be taken into consideration. They must be able to use tools and different installation methods and select the correct materials according to the needs of the installation site. Performing periodic inspections, assessing the condition of equipment and updating old systems are also requires skills.
The work tasks require organising and problem-solving skills as well as precision and diligence. Customer service skills and a service-minded attitude are beneficial in this profession. The cold technician must be able to work independently and as part of a team, which requires good self-direction and cooperation skills. Safe and environmentally friendly handling of natural refrigerants is an important professional skill. The professional must keep up with new technologies and regulations in the sector.
Upper secondary vocational institutions offer the vocational qualification in building maintenance technology (refrigeration technician). When you have accumulated competence, you can complete a further vocational qualification in building maintenance technology and a specialist vocational qualification, refrigeration master.
Installation and maintenance of refrigeration equipment and facilities may be carried out by qualified technicians working for companies in the Tukes register under the responsibility of the person responsible for refrigeration work.
Median salary
3317 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries