HVAC Technician at Simmons Plumbing & HVAC, Inc.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Simmons Plumbing & HVAC, Inc. in Seabrook, NH

About This Program

Simmons Plumbing & HVAC, Inc., based in Seabrook, NH, sponsors this registered non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices earn wages from day one and receive hands-on training in a company that provides both plumbing and HVAC services, offering a broad view of residential and commercial mechanical systems.

The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop competency in refrigeration systems, electrical theory and wiring, HVAC equipment installation and commissioning, duct systems and airflow, system controls, troubleshooting and repair, preventive maintenance, and EPA refrigerant handling compliance. The plumbing and HVAC context helps apprentices understand how these systems work together in buildings.

Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians qualified for independent work across a range of system types. New Hampshire's seasonal climate generates consistent demand for skilled heating and cooling professionals, and Simmons Plumbing & HVAC provides a solid, employer-backed entry point into the trade in the Seabrook area.

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 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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