HVAC Technician at Tony Kelly, Inc. dba Tony Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning
at Tony Kelly, Inc. dba Tony Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning in Tallahassee, FL
About This Program
Tony Kelly, Inc. dba Tony Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning, located in Tallahassee, FL, sponsors this registered, non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices receive pay from their first day and work directly with experienced technicians, building practical skills on real jobs throughout the program.
The four-year program consists of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop competency in installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment. Classroom topics include refrigeration cycles, electrical and control systems, air distribution, load calculations, troubleshooting methods, and EPA refrigerant handling requirements.
Graduates of this program are prepared to step into journey-level HVAC technician roles. Tony Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning's established presence in the Tallahassee market gives apprentices exposure to a range of residential and light commercial HVAC applications.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Florida
HVAC Technicians in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation – Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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