HVAC Technician at Kloewer Plumbing, Heating and Air Inc. (ABC)
at Kloewer Plumbing, Heating and Air Inc. (ABC) in Defiance, IA
About This Program
Kloewer Plumbing, Heating and Air Inc. (ABC) sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Defiance, Iowa. Affiliated with Associated Builders and Contractors, this non-union, employer-sponsored program offers a paid training path into the HVAC trade, with additional exposure to plumbing systems that broadens an apprentice's mechanical skill set.
The program spans four years and delivers 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on residential and commercial heating, cooling, and plumbing systems under the supervision of experienced tradespeople. Technical instruction covers HVAC fundamentals, refrigeration systems, electrical wiring and controls, combustion heating, system troubleshooting, and EPA refrigerant certification requirements.
Graduates complete the program prepared for journey-level HVAC work. The combination of plumbing and HVAC exposure through Kloewer's operation provides apprentices with a versatile foundation well-suited to employers across western Iowa and the surrounding region.
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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