Skilled Trades HVAC Instructor

Accountability:

The Skilled Trades HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Instructor will be responsible for classroom and lab instruction in the Clean Energy Training program. The instructor will follow and adapt curriculum and create supplemental experiential learning and on the job training experiences to reinforce learning for students. Instructors will work with students and staff and work to transition graduates into trade occupations upon completion of the program.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Curriculum Development

• Responsible for implementing and adapting all technical aspects of the program curriculum.
• Prepare materials needed for course instruction, labs, and testing.
• Provide basic construction lab maintenance and track inventory of equipment and tools utilized.
• Relate instruction and material to course objectives.
• Discuss and demonstrate workplace safety, personal safety and power/hand tool safety.

Participant Management

• Recruit students for the program in conjunction with Program staff.
• Assess, evaluate, and select students for the program.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with students and other staff.
• Manage classroom behaviors both in classroom and on job sites to ensure maximum learning.

Community Partnerships

• Work with local trade and employer partners to facilitate guest speakers and field trips for students.
• Help facilitate job placement opportunities for graduates.

Administrative

• Submit grades, attendance, reports and records in a timely manner.
• Work with case management staff on identifying challenges and barriers to student success and help develop a plan with the student to succeed.

The above list of responsibilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Basic Job Requirements:

• A combination of education and relevant work experience that aligns with the duties of this position.
• Teaching experience or Journeyman/Master license or Journeyman level of knowledge preferred.
• Foreman, Crew Lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Functional use of Microsoft and Google applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and ability to learn new systems and databases.
• Ability to motivate and assist individuals in performing work.
• Must be a team player and detail oriented.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or training preferred.
• Ability to travel to locations within Goodwill’s territory on a regular schedule. Driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required.

Certificates/Licensing:

• Ability to maintain First Aid and CPR certification
• OSHA 10 preferred but able to obtain once employed

Sensory and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to efficiently and effectively perform all functions of the job
• Ability to stand for 4-6 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift 15-25 pounds.

Characteristic Functions:

• Role model behavior and work expectations for students.
• Exercise strong and sound judgment in working with students.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must be compassionate, reliable, trustworthy, and have the ability to maintain high confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with student and company needs.

Principal Challenges:

• Working with multiple students with various barriers.

Environment:

The work is conducted primarily in the Goodwill Administration and Mission offices with travel to and from community partners and trade training center locations. Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment, which is generally climate-controlled but may involve exposure to typical office noise such as phones, printers, and conversations. The role involves computer-based tasks, meetings, and collaboration with colleagues. This position also requires visits to construction sites where conditions may be dusty and/or dirty and subject to varying temperatures. Work is primarily during daytime and afternoon hours with some evening and weekend hours.

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the employee's supervisor. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this job successfully. The incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities. Goodwill may exclude individuals who represent a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Goodwill of Northern Illinois is an equal opportunity employer.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship is at will.