Eligibility For Benefits

Service Technician Training

Service Technician classes are formed in September and January of each year. In order to be eligible you must be employed and sponsored by an employer who is covered by the collective bargaining agreement and makes payment to the Educational Fund. You may apply for enrollment by completing an application form, which can be obtained from and returned to the HVAC Service Technicians’ Training Center, 48-03 32nd Place, Long Island City, NY 11101-2517 (telephone number 718- 472-0414).

In order to qualify for technician training you must take an aptitude test administered by the HVAC Service Technician Training Center and be interviewed and approved by an employer trustee and union trustee committee or a committee designated by the trustees to interview candidates for enrollment. The number of positions available is limited and varies from time to time.

Advanced Training

The Advanced Training Program includes courses as determined by the Educational Fund that provide continuing opportunity for development and expansion of the Service Technician’s ability to provide quality service. Details regarding the courses and programs are available from the Service Technicians’ Training Center.

You are eligible to apply for advanced training if you are working at the Service Fitting trade for employers who are obligated to contribute to the Service Fitters’ Educational Fund. You may apply by contacting the Director of Training, Richard Green, at the Service Technicians’ Training Center. Service Fitters’ are assigned to advanced training in the order in which they apply.

The Educational Fund reserves the right to terminate the participation of any Service Technician in any Educational Fund program for any reason the Educational Fund deems appropriate.