HVAC Technician at Service General HVAC LLC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Service General HVAC LLC in Kingman, AZ

About This Program

Service General HVAC LLC sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Kingman, Arizona, located in Mohave County in northwestern Arizona. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides individuals in the Kingman area with a paid, structured route into the heating and cooling trade. Apprentices receive wages from the start of the program while building practical skills through direct field experience.

The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, diagnose, and service HVAC systems suited to the desert climate of northwestern Arizona, including high-efficiency cooling systems and heating equipment for cold winters at higher elevations. Technical coursework addresses refrigerant handling, electrical systems, controls, system diagnostics, and safety regulations.

Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians with skills applicable to residential and commercial projects. Kingman's position as a regional hub serving Mohave County communities means qualified HVAC professionals are consistently needed, and training with a local employer like Service General HVAC LLC builds both skills and local professional relationships.

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 Arizona

HVAC Technicians in Arizona are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

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