Good afternoon!
I was wondering if anyone knew of any in-demand trades in VT area (Burlington specifically). I’m a bit of a generalist, but have my most experience as an HVAC tech/electrician/carpenter. We are planning on eventually moving to VT and I want to hone in on a specific skill/apprenticeship before the move next year. I know furnaces are popular up there, but I’m in Florida, not a lot of those down here.
Appreciate any feedback.
Appreciate the info! I’ll look into electricians license.
The trend is towards heat pumps now that their performance at low temps have improved. Also, retrofitting new heat pumps using existing ductwork.
You will be needed up here.
Many Vermonters want to shift off fossil fuels so going all electric or solar is popular.
All trades are in desperate demand here but the pay rates seem to be much lower than in other parts of the country. Maybe an HVAC tech or electrician can chime in?
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Everything is in demand. Do whatever you have the most passion for/can be the best at.
You interested in traveling for work at all? I operate a small commercial millwork company. We cover the north east. Always looking for good carpenters.
In my area at least, forced air furnace systems seem to be rare. A lot of homes have multi-zone boiler/radiator setups. Regardless, any of the trades you listed are needed up here.
All are in demand.
I’m about 15 min from Burlington and pretty tuned in with both commercial and residential. I can give you some contacts in each trade if it’s helpful. Feel free to shoot me a pm with any/all questions.
I can assure you that most HVAC companies in Chittenden County area are looking for help right now.
Wool socks for cheese is always popular trade around these parts
If you're into HVAC look at companies like New England Air Systems, Mountain Air, VT Mechanical, Avonda. A. Cooper Mechanical pays $46/hr starting for plumbers plus benefits and tools.
It's not 46 take home pay. It's 46 including pension, health care etc. Pretty sure the take home pay at Cooper and mountain air is around 30-35. Both are union. NEA, VT Mech, Avonda, Alliance, are all non union but similar take home pay. Granted that's for a fully licensed tech. If you are new It's going to be around 17 an hour and goes up from there depending on experience and the amount of licenses you hold. Hvac you are going to need plumbing s, electrical s, EPA, Nat GAS and propane, oil.
You name it, you’ll find work—esp if you’re ethical & competent.
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Plumbing!!! Insane demand always.
HeadPen5724 t1_j6e81cd wrote
All trades are in demand. Licensure for plumbers and electricians especially is necessary and extensive. Carpenters are not required to be licensed.