Port St Lucie HVAC-R Training

HVAC-R Schools in Port St. Lucie, Florida

Learn about our HVAC Certification in Florida

The field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) is a great employment option for individuals who are hard-working and practical. As an HVAC technician, you will do important work that ensures the comfort and safety of your community.  The HVAC field offers stable and rewarding employment and career opportunities that can help you provide for yourself and your family. 

Start Your HVAC-R Training in Port St. Lucie

Fortis’ HVAC Certification in Florida will teach you critical-thinking and problem-solving skills you need to become an HVAC technician. We have combined classroom instruction and hands-on lab work to help you build the necessary foundation for a long-term career in the HVAC field.

The preparation and support you receive from our top-notch instructors and career services advisors will give you the skills and confidence to pursue your desired career path, including entrepreneurship.

Build valuable skills at our Florida HVAC School while you practice

  • Installing, servicing, and repairing the heating and cooling systems that keep indoor environments comfortable and safe. 
  • Running computerized diagnostics that help you operate and fix residential, commercial, and industrial systems.
  • Problem solving and critical thinking by applying your training to real-world situations.

With the knowledge base you build at Fortis’ HVAC School in Florida, you will have the preparation and confidence to pursue any career path you choose.

LaDarius P.

HVAC Program Graduate

"Entering the HVAC field has been a lifesaver—now I’m making way over minimum wage."

Our Port St Lucie HVAC-R Training Program is Ready to Welcome You

Port St. Lucie is the most populous city in the county and seventh in the Sunshine State. It is known for being a safe city with a lower cost of living, making home ownership a possibility—even for younger residents. Fortis is proud to be one of the three educational institutions here preparing students for steady, rewarding careers, such as HVAC-R.

Pursuing your HVAC Certification in Florida is a great option due to the year-round demand for air conditioning and heating systems. The summer months are incredibly hot with average temperatures in the low 90s. Meanwhile, the winter months are typically windy and partly cloudy.

The training you receive at Fortis will prepare you for a variety of local employment opportunities as an entry-level HVAC technician. This could include joining the maintenance team at a major healthcare center, within the public school system, or at the City of Port St. Lucie. Construction is also a leading local industry in need of trained HVAC technicians, And there may be opportunities in the nearby cities of Orlando to the north or West Palm Beach to the south.

Whether you choose to pursue your career in Pensacola or further afield, you can be assured of finding plenty of outdoor activities in this area. The city has everything from bass fishing at Lake Okeechobee to watching a spring-training session of the New York Mets at Clover Park.

Graduates of our HVAC School in Florida have the opportunity to secure reliable employment with:

  • Licensed general contractors 
  • Air conditioning service companies 
  • Large institutions with facilities personnel, such as Pensacola State College

No matter what type of employment you choose, Fortis’ HVAC School in Florida will provide you with the support and training you need to pursue a rewarding career in HVAC.

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Learn About LaDarius P.’s Experience as a Fortis HVAC Program Graduate

Check out our Florida HVAC School in person

By visiting our Pensacola, FL HVAC School campus for yourself, we think you will begin to understand why this city is ranked #22 on the US News and World Report’s list of Best Places to Retire in the US (2022-2023).

Our campus is located off of S. Federal Highway US-1 and nestled between the St. Lucie River and the Atlantic coast. We are minutes from Savannas Preserve State Park and a short drive from Jensen Beach.

From Downtown Port St. Lucie: Take SW Port St. Lucie Blvd. toward SE Bayshore Blvd. and turn left onto SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Turn left onto US-1. Proceed to our campus.

From Lakewood Park: Take FL-614/Indrio Rd. before merging onto US-1 S. Proceed to our campus.

Start your HVAC Certification in Florida

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