HVAC Technician at Nick Schulaka Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

Nick Schulaka Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, located in Hackettstown, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship. This non-union, employer-based program integrates HVAC training with exposure to plumbing and heating systems, reflecting the company's full-service mechanical contractor background. Apprentices earn wages throughout the four-year program, providing financial support while building a comprehensive trade skill set.

The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. In the field, apprentices work on residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, and related mechanical systems in the Hackettstown and Warren County area. Technical instruction covers refrigeration theory, hydronic heating systems, electrical fundamentals, system controls, piping basics, EPA refrigerant regulations, and safety practices applicable to the mechanical trades.

Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates earn journey-level status as HVAC technicians and receive a registered credential from the U.S. Department of Labor. The broader northwestern New Jersey region, including Warren and Morris counties, supports steady demand for skilled mechanical trade professionals, and graduates of this program are prepared to work across a variety of HVAC and heating applications.