HVAC Instructor

Start Date: Mid-October 2026

HVAC Instructor

Re-Entry Workforce Training | Arkansas

Position Summary

The HVAC Instructor provides hands-on technical training to adult participants in a re-entry workforce development program. The goal of the program is to equip individuals with practical HVAC skills, industry-recognized credentials, and job-readiness skills that can help them successfully transition into employment and long-term careers.

The instructor will provide a supportive, structured learning environment while delivering practical HVAC training focused on safety, technical skills, troubleshooting, work ethic, and expectations in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on HVAC instruction in areas including:
• HVAC safety and proper tool use
• Heating and cooling fundamentals
• Electrical fundamentals and HVAC electrical systems
• Refrigeration systems and the refrigeration cycle
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC equipment
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Airflow, ductwork, and ventilation
• Preventive maintenance
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Prepare participants for applicable industry-recognized credentials, including NCCER and EPA 608
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional training environment
• Provide clear, practical instruction for participants with varying levels of previous experience
• Track participant attendance, progress, and credential completion
• Reinforce workplace expectations, including punctuality, communication, teamwork, safety, and accountability
• Mentor participants as they prepare to transition into employment
• Collaborate with ACEF staff and industry partners to connect training with local workforce needs and employment opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• HVAC education, apprenticeship training, or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of HVAC installation, service, maintenance, or related field experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of residential and/or commercial HVAC systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems
• Knowledge of workplace and jobsite safety standards
• Ability to effectively teach and mentor adult learners
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching, training, or mentorship experience
• Experience working with re-entry populations, workforce development programs, or adult learners
• NCCER Instructor Certification or willingness to obtain
• EPA Section 608 Certification
• OSHA 10/30 Certification
• Experience with commercial HVAC systems

Job Type: Full-time

Expected Start Date: Mid-October 2026

Work Location: In person

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person