HVAC Technician at Plumbers Local 525 JATC HVAC

Plumbers Local 525 JATC HVAC, based in Las Vegas, NV, sponsors this union HVAC Technician apprenticeship through the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) affiliated with the United Association. As a union program, apprentices benefit from collectively bargained wage progressions, health and retirement benefits through the UA, and placement with union signatory contractors throughout the Las Vegas metropolitan area. This is a well-regarded pathway for individuals who want both trade skills and union protections.

The four-year program is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices rotate through JATC-affiliated employers, gaining exposure to a diverse range of commercial, residential, and industrial HVAC systems. Classroom and lab instruction covers refrigeration theory, piping and mechanical systems, electrical controls, system diagnostics, air distribution, EPA refrigerant certification, and safety and code compliance.

Upon completing the program, graduates achieve journey-level status as HVAC technicians within the United Association. Las Vegas has one of the most active construction and facilities maintenance markets in the country, with high-rises, hospitality properties, and data centers driving sustained demand for skilled union HVAC technicians, making this apprenticeship an excellent long-term career investment.