HVAC Technician at F. J. M. Inc. dba Quality Refrigeration
at F. J. M. Inc. dba Quality Refrigeration in Pittstown, NJ
About This Program
F. J. M. Inc., operating as Quality Refrigeration, based in Pittstown, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship through a non-union, employer-based program. Apprentices are paid throughout training, building expertise in refrigeration and HVAC systems while earning a steady wage in a specialized area of the trade.
The four-year program is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience working on commercial and industrial refrigeration systems as well as heating and cooling equipment. Technical coursework covers refrigeration cycles, electrical theory, system controls and diagnostics, load calculations, and compliance with applicable codes and safety standards.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians with a strong foundation in refrigeration contracting. Pittstown's location in Hunterdon County and the surrounding northwest New Jersey area provides consistent opportunities for skilled technicians across commercial, agricultural, and residential service markets.
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.
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