HVAC Technician at Ryan Brothers HVAC 2
at Ryan Brothers HVAC 2 in Wharton, NJ
About This Program
Ryan Brothers HVAC 2, based in Wharton, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship through a non-union, employer-based program. Apprentices earn pay throughout the training period, gaining field experience and technical knowledge in a hands-on environment from the very start of the program.
The apprenticeship lasts four years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced technicians on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial settings throughout the Morris County area. Technical instruction covers refrigeration principles, electrical fundamentals, HVAC controls, system troubleshooting, heat load calculations, and relevant safety and code standards.
Completing the apprenticeship qualifies graduates as journey-level HVAC technicians, prepared to independently install, service, and maintain a wide range of heating and cooling systems. Wharton and the surrounding Morris County region offer consistent demand for skilled HVAC workers across a diverse mix of residential and commercial clients.
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.
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