HVAC Technician at Rentmeister Heating & Air Condition

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Rentmeister Heating & Air Condition in Syracuse, UT

About This Program

Rentmeister Heating & Air Conditioning sponsors a registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Syracuse, Utah. This non-union, employer-based program offers a structured, paid training experience for individuals entering the HVAC trade, combining hands-on field work with technical classroom instruction over four years.

The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly alongside experienced technicians on residential and commercial HVAC systems, building competencies in installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Technical coursework addresses refrigeration cycles, electrical theory and controls, system commissioning, EPA Section 608 compliance, and job-site safety.

Graduates of the program earn journey-level status as HVAC technicians, qualified to handle a full range of HVAC work independently. Syracuse is located in Davis County, one of Utah's growing communities along the Wasatch Front, where demand for skilled HVAC professionals remains strong. Rentmeister Heating & Air Conditioning's apprenticeship offers a reliable, earn-while-you-learn route into a lasting 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

Licensing in Utah

HVAC Technicians in Utah are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

View full Utahlicensing requirements →

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