HVAC Instructor

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The HVAC Instructor is responsible for providing classroom and hands-on instruction in PTTI's Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program. The instructor will prepare students with the technical knowledge, practical skills, safety awareness, and professional competencies necessary for entry-level employment in the HVACR industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver classroom and hands-on HVACR instruction in accordance with PTTI's approved curriculum, lesson plans, policies, and instructional standards.
• Provide instruction in HVAC safety, tools and equipment, refrigeration fundamentals, electrical systems and controls, air-conditioning systems, indoor air quality, heating systems, energy management, and commercial refrigeration.
• Demonstrate proper HVACR installation, maintenance, diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.
• Provide hands-on instruction involving electrical circuits and controls, motors, refrigerant systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, thermostats, ductwork, piping, heating equipment, and related HVACR components.
• Reinforce proper refrigerant handling, EPA requirements, PPE, OSHA standards, and safe use of HVACR tools and equipment.
• Prepare classrooms, labs, equipment, materials, demonstrations, and practical exercises for daily instruction.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance through assignments, practical demonstrations, assessments, projects, attendance, and classroom participation.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, attendance, and other required academic documentation.
• Maintain an organized, professional, and safe classroom and laboratory environment.
• Provide additional instruction and support to students who require assistance mastering technical skills.
• Reinforce professionalism, communication, teamwork, customer service, troubleshooting, and workplace-readiness skills.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training, professional development, student activities, and other school-related responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with PTTI policies, procedures, curriculum requirements, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Perform other related instructional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated professional experience in HVAC, HVACR, refrigeration, or a closely related field (2 years minimum).
• Strong working knowledge of residential and/or commercial HVACR installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Knowledge of HVAC electrical systems, controls, refrigeration principles, heating and cooling systems, tools, equipment, and industry safety practices.
• EPA Section 608 certification strongly preferred.
• OSHA certification and additional HVAC/R industry certifications preferred.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate technical concepts and provide hands-on instruction to students with varying levels of experience.
• Strong communication, organization, classroom-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet applicable PTTI and Pennsylvania instructor qualification requirements.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The HVAC Instructor is expected to provide consistent, industry-relevant instruction; maintain a safe and productive learning environment; effectively develop students' technical and professional skills; maintain required academic documentation; and support students in successfully preparing for employment in the HVACR industry.

The Philadelphia Technician Training Institute (PTTI) is a leading trade school dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to succeed in various skilled trades. With over 12 years of experience in career-oriented education, PTTI prepares students for rewarding careers in Welding, Automotive, and Central Processing Sterilization Industries.