Learn HVAC and get paid while you do it
I am starting a federal apprenticeship program, pending Department of Labor approval. You work beside me or my lead tech and get paid from day one, starting at $18 an hour, with raises as your hours add up, up to $30 when you finish. Classroom time is at Autry Tech in Enid.
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A three-year HVAC career path
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Apprentice requirements
Here is what I need from an apprentice before you start:
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
- You can be insured to drive a company truck under my commercial auto policy.
- You pass a driving record check when I hire you and again every year.
- You pass a drug test.
- You get your EPA Section 608 certification before you handle refrigerant. Until then, you assist only.
- Your application includes a copy of your driver’s license and your birth certificate or other proof of age.
Every applicant gets interviewed with the same questions. Call 405-375-4822 with questions.
Review the current geothermal apprenticeship opening.
Apprentice HVAC Installer
Oklahoma City & Surrounding Areas
Pay: $18 an hour to start, rising to $30 an hour at journeyman completion
Full-Time | Entry-Level Career Path
Position Status
Geothermal apprenticeship applications are open for review.
However, I am always accepting resumes for future openings. If you are serious about starting a long-term HVAC career, I want you to apply.
Work Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- 8-hour shift
- Seasonal overtime available
Position Overview
This position is designed for individuals who want to build a long-term career in the HVAC industry.
Apprentices work alongside experienced installers and are trained in residential and light commercial HVAC system installation.
You must be willing to learn, follow direction, and work hard in physically demanding environments.
The work you would actually be doing
These are my own jobs in Oklahoma, not stock photos. This is what an apprentice day looks like from the truck.
What You Will Learn
- Installation of ductwork in attics, basements, and crawl spaces
- Installation of air conditioners, heat pumps, gas and electric furnaces
- Thermostat and accessory installation
- Electrical, gas, drain, and venting connections
- Installation of flex and sheet metal duct systems
- Copper refrigerant line installation (brazing and soldering)
- Reading system measurements and understanding equipment performance
Requirements
- Positive attitude
- Eagerness to learn
- Ability to operate power tools safely
- Comfortable working in attics, crawl spaces, rooftops, and new construction sites
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs safely
- Ability to climb, crouch, kneel, and work in tight spaces
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass drug and background screening
Job Responsibilities
- Arrive at job sites on time as dispatched
- Travel between job sites during the day
- Operate company vehicles when assigned
- Follow instructions from lead installer or supervisor
- Communicate professionally with clients
- Maintain clean and professional job sites
- Complete job-related paperwork accurately
- Perform other assigned duties
Benefits
- PTO
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- Matching Retirement IRA
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Bonus opportunities
- Company vehicles (as advancement occurs)
- Aflac available
About Hartzell’s Heat & Air
I service all major HVAC brands and install quality systems including:
- Trane
- RunTru
- Trane Mitsubishi
- American Standard
- Carrier
I am a Trane Comfort Specialist (TCS SELECT) dealer, and I run the shop around doing what is best for the customer.
This is not temporary labor.
This is a career path.
Nearby Communities I Serve
Apprentice HVAC Installer FAQ
What does an HVAC apprentice installer do day to day in Oklahoma City?
I have my apprentices riding with a lead installer on real jobs from day one. You’ll be carrying equipment, running line sets and low voltage wire, setting condensers on pads, brazing copper, pulling vacuums, and learning duct fabrication and sealing. Mornings start at the shop in Kingfisher around 7:30, then the crew rolls out to the job. You learn by doing, with me or a lead installer watching every cut and every connection.
How much does an HVAC apprentice make in Oklahoma City?
I start apprentices at $18 an hour, with raises as your hours add up. The apprenticeship is a 3-year, time-based program, and when you complete it you are at journeyman pay, $30 an hour. Overtime is paid at time and a half, and I pay weekly. Full benefits kick in at 90 days.
How long is an HVAC apprenticeship before you become a journeyman?
My apprenticeship is a 3-year, time-based program, so plan on 3 years to journeyman. Oklahoma requires 3 years of documented HVAC field work plus the journeyman exam to get the state license. I sign off on your hours every quarter so your paperwork stays clean.
What schooling do I need to apply for an HVAC apprentice job?
A high school diploma or GED is the floor. I prefer applicants who went through Autry Technology Center in Enid or an OSU vo-tech HVAC program, because they already know refrigeration basics and tool safety. If you didn’t go that route, I still want to talk. Show up, be teachable, hold a clean driver’s license, and pass a drug test. I’ll teach the rest.
How do I apply for an HVAC apprentice job with Hartzell’s Heat and Air?
Call or text me at 405-375-4822, or fill out the application on this page. I read every one myself. If your background fits, I’ll bring you in for a sit-down at the Kingfisher shop, no suit required. I run a small crew with 4.8 stars and 300+ Google reviews, and I hire slow on purpose. Serious applicants only.
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I started working for my dad in electrical and HVAC/R in 1978-79, 47 years in the trade now, including 12 years at a Watonga HVAC company learning the trade from the ground up. I opened Hartzell’s about 15 years ago.
That’s still how I train, on real jobs, with experienced techs, starting with the basics and building up. No shortcuts.
My completed jobs in Oklahoma City are listed on my work page, with 6,500+ across Central Oklahoma. 4.8 stars, 300+ Google reviews.