HVAC Technician at Perfection HVAC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Perfection HVAC in Evansville, IN

About This Program

Perfection HVAC sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Evansville, Indiana. This employer-sponsored, time-based program is ideal for individuals ready to enter the HVAC trade and earn a wage from their very first day on the job.

The four-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working under experienced technicians at Perfection HVAC, apprentices learn to install, service, and troubleshoot residential and commercial heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Technical instruction addresses refrigeration theory, electrical components, system controls, ductwork, and applicable safety codes.

After completing the program, graduates hold journey-level HVAC technician credentials and are prepared to work independently across a wide range of system types. Evansville's construction and services market supports steady demand for qualified HVAC professionals, making this apprenticeship a solid investment in a durable trade career.

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

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