HVAC Technician at Ultimate Heating and Air
at Ultimate Heating and Air in Kuna, ID
About This Program
Ultimate Heating and Air, an employer-sponsored non-union program in Kuna, Idaho, offers a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship for individuals ready to start a career in the heating and cooling trade. Apprentices earn pay from day one while learning skills that are in high demand across Idaho's growing residential and commercial construction sectors.
The program spans four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training complemented by 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install and service heating and air conditioning systems, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components, handle refrigerants according to EPA standards, and ensure their work meets applicable codes and safety requirements.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians. Kuna's proximity to the Treasure Valley's rapidly expanding communities means qualified technicians who complete this program enter a market with strong and steady demand for HVAC 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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Idaho
HVAC Technicians in Idaho are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Idaho Division of Building Safety – Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Program.
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