HVAC Technician at M. Wladczyk HVAC, LLC
at M. Wladczyk HVAC, LLC in Manchester, NJ
About This Program
M. Wladczyk HVAC, LLC, located in Manchester, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship through a non-union, employer-based program. Apprentices are paid throughout training, learning the heating and cooling trade from experienced technicians while building the skills needed for a stable, long-term career.
The apprenticeship is four years long and structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working in the field with M. Wladczyk's team, apprentices develop hands-on proficiency in installing, maintaining, and servicing HVAC systems in residential and light commercial settings across Ocean County. Technical coursework addresses refrigeration fundamentals, electrical theory, system controls, HVAC diagnostics, load calculations, and safety and code requirements.
Graduates earn journey-level HVAC technician status upon completing the program. Manchester Township's large and growing population, particularly in its active retirement communities, creates steady year-round demand for reliable heating and cooling service 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.
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