HVAC Technician at Marlborough Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Marlborough Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC in Lebanon, CT

About This Program

Marlborough Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Lebanon, CT. This non-union, employer-sponsored program pays apprentices throughout their four years of training, making it accessible to those who want to enter the trade without accumulating educational debt.

The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working with Marlborough's technicians, apprentices learn the fundamentals and advanced skills of HVAC work, including heating and cooling system installation, refrigerant management, ductwork, electrical troubleshooting, and routine and emergency service calls. Technical classes reinforce field experience with instruction in refrigeration theory, electrical systems, mechanical codes, and safety compliance.

Apprentices who finish the program are prepared for journey-level work as HVAC technicians. Marlborough Heating & Air Conditioning's location in eastern Connecticut provides a solid regional base, and the program's hands-on focus gives graduates a practical skill set ready for immediate use in the field.

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.

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 Connecticut

HVAC Technicians in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Occupational and Professional Licensing.

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