HVAC Technician at Coastal Refrigeration Corp.

Coastal Refrigeration Corp., headquartered in Freehold, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship. The non-union, employer-based program combines HVAC training with a refrigeration focus, reflecting the company's service specialization. Apprentices are paid throughout all four years of training, enabling them to earn a steady income while working toward journey-level status.

The program is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working with Coastal Refrigeration's experienced team in Monmouth County and surrounding areas, apprentices develop hands-on skills across HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment. Technical instruction covers refrigeration principles, electrical systems, equipment controls, system diagnostics, piping, EPA refrigerant regulations, and safety standards relevant to the trade.

Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians and receive a U.S. Department of Labor-registered credential. Coastal Refrigeration's refrigeration specialization gives graduates a competitive edge in commercial markets, including food retail, hospitality, and healthcare sectors, where qualified refrigeration technicians are in consistent demand throughout Monmouth County and the broader Central New Jersey region.