Distribution across 36 profiles.
Middle half of Hvac Technicians score between 13% and 22%.
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50%
100%
p10 · 11%
24% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work6%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen36%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action16%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person43%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Hvac Technician, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Repairing or replacing faulty HVAC components such as compressors, motors, fans, thermostats, or ductwork, often requiring manual tools and physical labor
deep expertise
24%AA
2%
Diagnosing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system problems by inspecting equipment, checking error codes, and using diagnostic tools like multimeters or refrigerant gauges
deep expertise
22%AD
16%
Performing routine maintenance on HVAC systems, including cleaning coils, replacing filters, lubricating moving parts, and checking refrigerant levels
19%AA
5%
Installing new HVAC systems or components in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, which involves reading blueprints, measuring spaces, and ensuring proper system sizing
deep expertisesocial element
13%DA
2%
Communicating with customers to explain issues, provide cost estimates, recommend solutions, and answer questions about system operation or maintenance
deep expertisesocial core
12%AA
2%
Testing HVAC systems after repairs or installations to ensure they operate efficiently and meet safety and performance standards
6%AD
25%
Documenting work performed, including writing service reports, updating maintenance logs, and recording parts used or replaced for billing and record-keeping
0%DD
94%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Installing new HVAC systems or components in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, which involves reading blueprints, measuring spaces, and ensuring proper system sizing
deep expertisesocial element
40%DA
4%
Diagnosing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system problems by inspecting equipment, checking error codes, and using diagnostic tools like multimeters or refrigerant gauges
27%AD
38%
Performing routine maintenance on HVAC systems, including cleaning coils, replacing filters, lubricating moving parts, and checking refrigerant levels
11%AA
3%
Documenting work performed, including writing service reports, updating maintenance logs, and recording parts used or replaced for billing and record-keeping
10%DD
93%
Communicating with customers to explain issues, provide cost estimates, recommend solutions, and answer questions about system operation or maintenance
deep expertisesocial element
4%AA
1%
Repairing or replacing faulty HVAC components such as compressors, motors, fans, thermostats, or ductwork, often requiring manual tools and physical labor
deep expertise
4%AA
1%
Testing HVAC systems after repairs or installations to ensure they operate efficiently and meet safety and performance standards
0%AD
27%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Diagnosing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system problems by inspecting equipment, checking error codes, and using diagnostic tools like multimeters or refrigerant gauges
deep expertisesocial element
27%AD
24%
Performing routine maintenance on HVAC systems, including cleaning coils, replacing filters, lubricating moving parts, and checking refrigerant levels
23%AA
12%
Documenting work performed, including writing service reports, updating maintenance logs, and recording parts used or replaced for billing and record-keeping
14%DD
88%
Repairing or replacing faulty HVAC components such as compressors, motors, fans, thermostats, or ductwork, often requiring manual tools and physical labor
deep expertise
13%AA
4%
Communicating with customers to explain issues, provide cost estimates, recommend solutions, and answer questions about system operation or maintenance
deep expertisesocial core
9%AA
4%
Installing new HVAC systems or components in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, which involves reading blueprints, measuring spaces, and ensuring proper system sizing
deep expertisesocial element
7%DA
7%
Testing HVAC systems after repairs or installations to ensure they operate efficiently and meet safety and performance standards
4%AD
36%
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