HVAC Technician at Kooline Plumbing Heating & Air LLC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Kooline Plumbing Heating & Air LLC in Maricopa, AZ

About This Program

Kooline Plumbing Heating & Air LLC sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Maricopa, Arizona. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is based in one of Arizona's fastest-growing cities and offers local residents a paid, structured path into the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning trade. Apprentices are compensated throughout training, allowing them to enter a skilled trade career without the cost of upfront tuition.

Spanning four years, the program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Operating within a combined plumbing and HVAC company provides apprentices with exposure to broader mechanical systems and building services. Apprentices develop skills in HVAC equipment installation, maintenance, refrigerant handling, electrical troubleshooting, and system performance evaluation. Technical instruction addresses EPA compliance, airflow principles, load calculations, and safety protocols.

Graduates achieve journey-level status as HVAC technicians, equipped to serve both residential and commercial customers. Maricopa's explosive population growth drives sustained demand for home services trades, and a registered apprenticeship with a locally rooted company like Kooline Plumbing Heating & Air is a smart entry point into this expanding market.

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.

How to Apply

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

Licensing in Arizona

HVAC Technicians in Arizona are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

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