Faced with current job market challenges to attract qualified apprentice and journey-level technician job applicants, one local company has decided to create their own classroom, lab and on-the-job training solution.
Company officials at Barron Heating & Air Conditioning, located at 5100 Pacific Highway, say they have been seeking qualified candidates in a tight job market to fill positions at its 3 locations. To aid in this endeavor, company officials say they have recently launched Barron Technician School at its Ferndale campus.
“Our team is seeking exceptional apprentice and journey-level HVAC, electrical, and plumbing candidates that are career-oriented, exhibit a positive attitude and have a strong desire to help others,” said John Barron, owner of Barron Heating. “Our campus is now equipped with fully functioning service and installation labs, with classes taught by industry leaders.”
Job candidates accepted by Barron Technician School are paid for their classroom, lab and on-the-job training and do not pay tuition. Employees are reimbursed for continuing education units and fees for trade-specific licenses. Entry-level apprentice HVAC wages begin around $16 per hour. Journey-level technician, electrician and plumbing wages can reach the $35-$45 per hour range for full-time, year-round positions.
Barron Heating & Air Conditioning serves Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan and Snohomish counties from locations in Ferndale, Burlington and Marysville.