Job Title: HVAC Instructor
PVN ID: NY-2410-006494
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: NYC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Job Description

General Description

NYC College of Technology (City Tech) is seeking a highly qualified and motivated HVAC Instructor to deliver hands-on, sector-based training to prepare participants for careers in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) field. The HVAC Instructor will develop, deliver, and evaluate the training curriculum, ensuring students gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to succeed in the industry. The program is designed to meet industry standards and employer needs, helping fill this growing sector's workforce gap. 

Other Duties

  • Instruction: Deliver high-quality, immersive instruction in HVAC systems, including refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, and ventilation. Emphasize hands-on training and real-world problem-solving.
  • Curriculum Development: Collaborate with the Director of Business and Industry Workforce Training to design and update a comprehensive HVAC training curriculum aligned with industry standards, safety regulations, and employer expectations.
  • Assessment: Develop and administer assessments to track student progress and ensure they have the skills and knowledge required for certification and employment.
  • Classroom Management: Foster a positive and professional learning environment, maintaining student engagement and participation.
  • Technical Skills Training: Teach students how to install, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, use diagnostic equipment, read blueprints, and understand electrical wiring and controls.
  • Safety Protocols: Ensure all training complies with OSHA and industry safety standards. Teach students the importance of safety precautions and proper equipment and materials handling.
  • Mentoring: Provide individualized support and mentorship to students, assisting them with job placement, career development, and resume building.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Small Business Services team, City Tech staff, and local employers to align the program with the specific needs of the job market.
  • Reporting: Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, performance, and certification progress, and provide regular updates to program administrators.

Qualifications

  • Certified HVAC Technician with at least five years of industry experience.
  • Teaching or training experience in HVAC or related technical fields.
  • Knowledge of current HVAC technology, tools, codes, and regulations.
  • Strong hands-on and classroom management skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and engagingly.
  • Commitment to student success and the ability to guide job readiness and employment opportunities.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the director and other program stakeholders to improve the program continuously.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • EPA Certification, NATE Certification, or other recognized industry certifications.
  • Experience working with adult learners or in a workforce development setting.
  • Experience delivering training in a diverse and inclusive environment.

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Business & Industry Workforce Training C
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$85.00-$88.00
Hour(s) a week
18.00-24.00
Closing Date
Dec 08, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
Yes

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