A Day in the Life
You run your own air conditioning contracting business — quoting, supplying, installing, and maintaining AC systems for residential and commercial clients, managing all aspects of the business independently.
- Visit client sites to assess cooling requirements and prepare quotations
- Source AC units and materials from suppliers at competitive prices
- Install split AC systems, multi-splits, and ducted units
- Commission installed units — charge refrigerant, test thermostats and controls
- Perform scheduled maintenance and annual service on existing AC clients
- Diagnose and repair faults on AC units from multiple brands
- Invoice clients and manage payments and accounts receivable
- Build client relationships for repeat annual service contracts
Work Environment
FIELDTeam: SOLOUNIFORMRemote: NONE
Mobile field operation — self-employed contractors travel to client premises across residential apartments, offices, shops, and light commercial facilities. Sri Lanka's AC market is growing rapidly as rising temperatures and aspirations drive penetration into middle-income households. Self-employed contractors often work alone or with a single helper.
Skills Required
Technical Skills
Split AC installation, commissioning, and servicingRefrigerant charging and leak testingElectrical wiring for AC power supplyFault diagnosis across AC brandsQuotation preparation and job costing
Soft Skills
Customer communication and trust-buildingTime management across multiple site jobsBusiness accounting and invoice managementReliability and punctuality (essential for self-employed reputation)Problem-solving in variable site conditions
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