HVAC Technician at Roy Refrigeration, LLC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Roy Refrigeration, LLC in North Haverhill, NH

About This Program

Roy Refrigeration, LLC, located in North Haverhill, NH, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship through a non-union, employer-based program. From the first day, apprentices are paid for their time, providing a practical path into the HVAC and refrigeration trade without the cost of traditional schooling.

The four-year program is built around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices at Roy Refrigeration gain hands-on experience with refrigeration systems, heating equipment, and air conditioning units, working on real jobs under the guidance of experienced technicians. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration principles, electrical theory, system controls, load calculations, and safety and code requirements.

Completing the program qualifies apprentices as journey-level HVAC technicians with a solid foundation in both HVAC and refrigeration work. The rural North Haverhill area and broader Grafton County region provide steady demand for skilled technicians in both commercial refrigeration and residential comfort systems.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

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RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

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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 New Hampshire

HVAC Technicians in New Hampshire are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification – HVAC Licensing Board.

View full New Hampshirelicensing requirements →

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