HVAC Technician at Service Plus Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
at Service Plus Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. in Fishers, IN
About This Program
Service Plus Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship based in Fishers, Indiana. This employer-sponsored, time-based program is designed for individuals who want to build a hands-on career in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems while earning a paycheck from day one.
The program runs four years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside experienced technicians, apprentices learn to install, maintain, and repair residential and light commercial HVAC systems. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration principles, electrical theory, system diagnostics, load calculations, and applicable safety codes.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians qualified to work independently on a full range of heating and cooling systems. The HVAC trade offers strong long-term employment prospects, and journeyman status opens doors to higher wages, lead technician roles, and opportunities for advancement in the mechanical trades.
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.
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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