Apprentice HVAC Installer
Oklahoma City & Surrounding Areas
Pay: $34,780, $46,720+ Yearly Salary
Full-Time | Entry-Level Career Path
Position Status
Our Apprentice HVAC Installer positions are currently filled.
However, we are always accepting resumes for future opportunities. If you are serious about starting a long-term HVAC career, we encourage you to apply.
Work Schedule
- Monday, Friday
- 7:00 AM, 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.
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
We service all major HVAC brands and install quality systems including:
- Trane
- RunTru
- Trane Mitsubishi
- American Standard
- Carrier
We are recognized as a Trane Comfort Specialist and maintain a culture built around doing what’s best for the customer.
This is not temporary labor.
This is a career path.
Nearby Communities We 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 we roll 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 $16 to $20 an hour depending on experience and attitude, with raises every 90 days as skills check out. Once you can run a residential change-out solo and pass your EPA 608, you move to journeyman pay, usually $24 to $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?
Plan on 2 to 3 years to journeyman if you show up every day and pay attention. 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. Faster learners with vo-tech credit can compress the timeline.
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 276 Google reviews, and I hire slow on purpose. Serious applicants only.
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Dave started doing HVAC at age 18 and built his career over 45 years, including 12 years at a Watonga HVAC company learning the trade from the ground up. He opened Hartzell’s about 15 years ago.
That’s still how we train, on real jobs, with experienced techs, starting with the basics and building up. No shortcuts.