HVAC Technician at JNB HVAC & Plumbing, LLC.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at JNB HVAC & Plumbing, LLC. in Newark, NJ

About This Program

JNB HVAC & Plumbing, LLC, located in Newark, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship. The non-union, employer-based program provides a structured four-year pathway into the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trade. Apprentices are paid while they train, enabling them to earn wages and gain professional credentials simultaneously.

The program totals 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside seasoned professionals on HVAC and plumbing-related systems in residential and commercial properties throughout the Newark area. Technical instruction introduces the principles of refrigeration, electrical theory, pipefitting basics, system troubleshooting, indoor air quality, EPA refrigerant regulations, and workplace safety standards.

Graduates complete the apprenticeship as journey-level HVAC technicians and earn a credential registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Newark and the broader Essex County market have significant and ongoing demand for skilled HVAC professionals across residential buildings, commercial facilities, and industrial properties, giving program completers strong local employment prospects.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$16.00/hr
Journeyman wage$25.95/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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