HVAC Technician at Steve's Heating Air Conditioning & Electrical Inc (PHCC)
at Steve's Heating Air Conditioning & Electrical Inc (PHCC) in Robins, IA
About This Program
Steve's Heating Air Conditioning & Electrical Inc, a PHCC-affiliated employer based in Robins, IA, sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship for individuals entering the mechanical and electrical trades. This non-union program offers paid training in a multi-trade environment that includes both HVAC and electrical service work.
The apprenticeship runs for four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced technicians on heating, cooling, and electrical systems in residential and commercial settings. Technical coursework covers refrigeration principles, electrical fundamentals, system controls and wiring, ventilation, heating equipment, and safety and regulatory standards.
Graduates complete the apprenticeship as skilled HVAC technicians with the added advantage of exposure to electrical systems — a combination that makes them particularly versatile in the field. Steve's Heating Air Conditioning & Electrical serves the Cedar Rapids metro area from Robins, IA, offering apprentices access to an active and growing regional market for mechanical trade services.
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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