HVAC Technician at Ugi Hvac Enterprises Inc - Dba Denny'S Electric Sevice Inc.
at Ugi Hvac Enterprises Inc - Dba Denny'S Electric Sevice Inc. in Leesport, PA
About This Program
UGI HVAC Enterprises Inc., operating as Denny's Electric Service Inc., sponsors this registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Leesport, PA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides a paid pathway into the HVAC trade for individuals in the greater Berks County area. Apprentices receive compensation throughout their training, combining real-world experience with structured technical instruction.
The apprenticeship runs for four years, requiring apprentices to complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working with experienced technicians, apprentices learn to install, service, and repair heating and cooling systems, as well as related electrical components. Technical instruction covers refrigeration theory, electrical fundamentals, system controls, fuel gas systems, safety standards, and EPA refrigerant certification requirements.
Upon completing the program, graduates are qualified at the journey level as HVAC technicians. The combined HVAC and electrical background developed through this program prepares completers for careers serving residential and light commercial customers throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.
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.
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.
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