HVAC Technician at Kevin Sullivan Heating & Air, Inc.
at Kevin Sullivan Heating & Air, Inc. in 94553-5141, CA
About This Program
Kevin Sullivan Heating & Air, Inc. sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in California's 94553 zip code area, serving the Contra Costa County region of the San Francisco Bay Area. This non-union program offers local residents a paid, structured path into the heating and cooling trade through a locally owned and operated HVAC contractor. Apprentices earn wages throughout their training, beginning to build a career immediately upon entering the program.
The four-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced technicians on residential and light commercial HVAC projects throughout the Bay Area's East Bay, gaining hands-on skills in system installation, service, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Technical coursework covers refrigerant handling and EPA compliance, electrical systems, system diagnostics, airflow principles, and applicable safety standards and California codes.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians. The Bay Area's high cost of living is offset by strong wages in the skilled trades, and completing a registered apprenticeship with a reputable local employer like Kevin Sullivan Heating & Air, Inc. provides graduates with both recognized credentials and practical experience in a high-demand regional market.
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 California
HVAC Technicians in California are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by California Contractors State License Board.
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