HVAC Technician at Johns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
at Johns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning in Greensboro, NC
About This Program
Johns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, located in Greensboro, NC, sponsors this registered non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program and benefit from working in a multi-trade company that handles plumbing, heating, and air conditioning for residential and commercial clients.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices receive training in refrigeration systems, electrical fundamentals, HVAC installation and commissioning, ductwork, system controls, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and EPA refrigerant handling compliance. The multi-trade setting helps apprentices understand how HVAC systems connect with broader building mechanical systems.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians ready for independent work in residential and commercial environments. Johns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning offers a well-rounded apprenticeship experience in Greensboro, a market with consistent demand for skilled mechanical trade professionals.
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 North Carolina
HVAC Technicians in North Carolina are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.
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