HVAC Technician at MAKO Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
at MAKO Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. in Rockaway, NJ
About This Program
MAKO Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., located in Rockaway, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship through a non-union, employer-based program. Apprentices are paid from their first day on the job, allowing them to launch a career in the skilled trades while earning income and building valuable technical skills.
The program is four years long and is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside MAKO's experienced technicians installing, servicing, and repairing heating and air conditioning systems for residential and commercial customers in Morris County. Technical coursework covers refrigeration fundamentals, electrical theory, HVAC controls, system diagnostics, load calculations, and safety and code compliance.
Upon graduation, apprentices are qualified journey-level HVAC technicians ready to work independently. Rockaway and the broader Morris County region provide a steady market for HVAC services driven by a mix of established residential neighborhoods, commercial properties, and growing suburban development.
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.
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.
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