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.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

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
Jun 08, 2025 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
Yes

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