HVAC Technician at Total Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
at Total Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. in Hagerstown, MD
About This Program
Total Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Hagerstown, MD. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers a structured, paid entry point into the HVAC trade for individuals in the western Maryland and tri-state area. Apprentices begin earning wages immediately and continue to do so throughout the full 4-year training period.
The time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside Total Comfort's experienced technicians, apprentices develop hands-on skills in HVAC system installation, routine maintenance, and service and repair of heating and cooling equipment. Technical coursework covers refrigeration theory, electrical fundamentals, controls, troubleshooting, energy efficiency, and applicable safety codes and regulations.
Graduates who complete the program are qualified for journey-level employment as HVAC technicians. The registered apprenticeship credential recognizes their competency across the full scope of HVAC work and positions them for advancement in a trade with strong, consistent demand in the residential and commercial markets of the Hagerstown region and beyond.
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 Maryland
HVAC Technicians in Maryland are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Maryland Department of Labor – Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
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