HVAC Technician at All-Temp Refrigeration, Inc.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at All-Temp Refrigeration, Inc. in Delphos, OH

About This Program

ALL-TEMP REFRIGERATION, INC. sponsors this registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Delphos, OH. This employer-sponsored, non-union program is a practical, paid route into the HVAC and refrigeration trade. Apprentices begin earning wages from the start and develop their skills through direct, supervised work experience.

The program lasts four years and is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work hands-on with refrigeration and HVAC systems, learning installation, service, and repair techniques. Related instruction covers topics including refrigerant handling and EPA compliance, electrical fundamentals, system diagnostics, and equipment safety protocols.

Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates are prepared to work as journey-level HVAC technicians with a specialty foundation in refrigeration systems. This combination of skills is particularly valuable in commercial and industrial settings, and opens doors to a stable career in a trade with ongoing workforce demand across Ohio and the broader region.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.

HVAC Technician Career Outlook

National Median

$25.95/hr

~$53,976/yr

Apprentice Start

$16/hr

Earn while you learn

Job Outlook

HVAC technician employment is projected to grow faster than average, driven by new construction, system replacements, and the transition to energy-efficient and environmentally friendly equipment. The push toward heat pumps and smart building systems is creating new specialization opportunities. Experienced technicians with strong troubleshooting skills are in high demand across all regions.

What to Expect as a HVAC Technician Apprentice

Duration

4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction

On-the-Job Training

~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)

Classroom Instruction

576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)

Paid Training

You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress

Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$16.00/hr
Journeyman wage$25.95/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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