HVAC Technician at Deep Creek Lake Hvac Solutions, LLC
at Deep Creek Lake Hvac Solutions, LLC in Oakland, MD
About This Program
Deep Creek Lake HVAC Solutions, LLC sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Oakland, MD. Located in Garrett County in western Maryland, this non-union, employer-sponsored program offers a paid training opportunity for individuals looking to enter the HVAC trade in a rural market that includes a mix of residential, commercial, and seasonal properties. Apprentices earn wages throughout the full program.
The program spans 4 years and is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work with Deep Creek Lake HVAC Solutions' technicians, gaining experience with heating and cooling system installation, service calls, equipment troubleshooting, and seasonal maintenance. Technical instruction covers refrigeration fundamentals, electrical theory, system controls, diagnostic techniques, and safety standards and code requirements.
Completing this program qualifies graduates to work as journey-level HVAC technicians. The registered apprenticeship credential provides formal recognition of their skills and prepares them for long-term employment in a trade with steady demand, particularly in a lakefront resort community where HVAC systems are essential to both residential comfort and commercial operations year-round.
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.
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
Trade School
Licensing in Maryland
HVAC Technicians in Maryland are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Maryland Department of Labor – Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
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