HVAC Technician at Jersey Refrigeration, Inc

Jersey Refrigeration, Inc, based in Newark, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship. This is a non-union, employer-based program with a specific focus on refrigeration alongside broader HVAC systems. Apprentices are paid throughout all four years of training, making it possible to pursue a skilled trade career without forgoing income during the learning process.

The apprenticeship is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. In the field, apprentices gain practical exposure to commercial refrigeration systems, HVAC equipment, and mechanical service work in a variety of settings. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration theory and thermodynamics, electrical fundamentals, piping and system components, EPA Section 608 refrigerant certification, diagnostic techniques, and relevant safety codes.

Completing the program qualifies graduates as journey-level HVAC technicians with a U.S. Department of Labor-registered credential. Jersey Refrigeration's focus on commercial refrigeration provides graduates with specialized experience that is particularly valuable in the food service, hospitality, and retail industries, broadening the range of employers and opportunities available to program completers in the Newark metro area and beyond.