We train apprentices from the ground up. You'll work alongside EPA-certified technicians on real jobs in the West Valley from week one — not in a classroom, not watching videos. The trade. Hands-on.
Most HVAC companies hire experienced techs only. We invest in people who are new to the trade because we'd rather train someone right than retrain someone who picked up bad habits somewhere else.
How HVAC systems work — residential and commercial. Split systems, heat pumps, package units, RTUs.
Refrigerant handling, electrical safety, and what you need for EPA 608 certification. We cover your test fee.
Work alongside experienced techs on actual jobs. Not classroom simulation — real Phoenix heat, real systems, real fixes.
Customer communication, job documentation, how to write a clean service ticket. The professional side of the trade.
Paid from your first day — no unpaid training period
Company vehicle for field work (no personal vehicle required)
Full tool set provided — don't buy anything
EPA 608 exam fee covered by Sorensen
Uniform and PPE provided
Health insurance eligibility after 60 days
Work alongside the same team every day — not rotated between crews
Reliable — you show up on time, every day
Curious — you want to understand how things work, not just follow instructions
Physically capable — HVAC work is active, includes rooftop and attic access
Valid Arizona driver's license, clean driving record
Able to pass a background check
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a trade program (preferred, not required)
Authorized to work in the US
The HVAC trade is one of the few careers where your income scales directly with your skill level. Here's how the path looks at Sorensen:
Ride-along with senior tech, tool familiarization, safety training
Assisting on repairs, EPA 608 prep, first solo maintenance visits
EPA 608 certified, independent service calls, full diagnostic capability
Commercial exposure, mentoring new apprentices, ROC licensing path
About long-term earning:
A fully certified HVAC technician in Phoenix earns $55,000–$85,000/year depending on experience and certifications. This is a career with real earning potential, not a stepping stone.
If you're enrolled in one of these programs, we'd love to talk. We can often coordinate your schedule around your classes and may be able to serve as a practicum or field experience partner with your school.
Active HVAC program, hands-on curriculum
Associates degree path, financial aid eligible
Certificate and degree options, evening classes
West Valley campus — close to our service area
Not currently enrolled? That's fine — we hire and train people with zero formal HVAC education if they have the right attitude. A trade school background is a plus, not a requirement.
Email Brian directly. Tell him your situation, why you're interested in HVAC, and whether you have any relevant background. No formal resume required — he reads every one himself.
Sorensen Heating & Cooling · 15331 W Bell Rd, Ste. 212, Surprise, AZ 85374
Family-owned since 2007 · ROC 328927 · ROC 230935 · EPA 608 Certified
Experienced tech? We hire those too.
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