HVAC Technician at City Wide Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc (THE CEU AUTHORITY)
at City Wide Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc (THE CEU AUTHORITY) in Windsor Heights, IA
About This Program
City Wide Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc (The CEU Authority) sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Windsor Heights, Iowa. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is affiliated with The CEU Authority and offers a paid, structured training experience for those looking to enter the heating and cooling trade in the Des Moines metro area.
Spanning four years, the program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills working on residential and commercial HVAC systems, learning installation, maintenance, and diagnostic repair procedures. Technical coursework covers refrigeration theory, heating systems, electrical wiring and controls, duct design, troubleshooting techniques, and EPA refrigerant handling compliance.
Graduates complete the program prepared for journey-level HVAC work. City Wide's location in Windsor Heights places apprentices in a dynamic suburban market with consistent demand for skilled HVAC technicians, and the CEU Authority affiliation ensures technical training meets current industry education standards.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
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.
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