HVAC Technician at Rentmeister Heating & Air Condition
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
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
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
Trade School
Licensing in Utah
HVAC Technicians in Utah are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
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