HVAC Trainer

HVAC Trainer

Position Type: Full-time, salaried position based out of Sutton, MA

Job Summary:

The HVAC Trainer empowers the next generation of residential HVAC technicians by delivering dynamic, hands-on training that blends technical expertise with a strong safety culture. This role includes designing, maintaining, and continuously improving the curriculum to ensure alignment with current industry standards and emerging technologies. By staying up to date with advancements in residential HVAC, the trainer provides students with relevant, practical knowledge that prepares them for success in the field.

Essential Functions:

The Essential Functions are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

1. Course Delivery & Facilitation:
   1. Lead all foundational and advanced HVAC training programs, providing both classroom instruction and hands-on technical training.
   2. Teach HVAC topics including heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration, electrical systems, and system troubleshooting.
   3. Foster a culture of accountability by ensuring students understand and apply OSHA safety standards and workplace compliance throughout all training activities.
   4. Maintain tracking of completion and other required data points related to each training program including attendance, completion and student information.
2. Curriculum Development & Enhancement:
   1. Collaborate to build, refine, and update course materials, lesson plans, and instructional resources.
   2. Integrate feedback from students and industry partners to continuously improve course content and delivery methods.
   3. Align curriculum with current industry standards, certifications, and emerging technologies.
3. Hands-On Technical Training:
   1. Design and facilitate lab-based exercises and simulations that reinforce real-world HVAC technical skills for beginners and up to advanced level students.
   2. Supervise and guide students in the safe use of HVAC tools, equipment, and diagnostic procedures.
   3. Create opportunities for experiential learning that mirror job conditions and challenges; i.e. brazing, real time leak stops, install system upgrade training, troubleshooting all systems types
4. Safety & Compliance Instruction
   1. Teach and model OSHA standards, workplace safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
   2. Conduct safety briefings and ensure all training environments meet compliance requirements.
   3. Promote a culture of safety and accountability among students.
5. Perform additional tasks as required.

Education & Experience:

• 8 to 10 years of HVAC service technician experience preferred
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• Universal EPA 608 required
• Valid HVAC certifications/Licenses including plumber, sheet metal, NATE, Refrigeration, or other applicable certifications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for beginners.
• Digital literacy and ability to learn new software
• Comfortable working with diverse learners in a classroom and hands-on setting.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design is a plus.

Work Environment:

• Office Environment: This position is primarily based in an open office environment with typical office conditions; however, may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.
• Warehouse: This position has some work based in the warehouse for hands on learning

Physical Demands:

• • Requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time, performing tasks on a computer, the ability to move within the office to attend meetings, access equipment, or interact with colleagues.
  • Requires standing in a classroom for long periods of time.
  • May require lifting equipment 60 lbs. or less.

Compensation: $70,000 - $96,000 annually

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At HomeWorks Energy, we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and experiences needed to successfully perform the job.