12 Month Faculty of Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO)

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College seeks a 12 Month Faculty of Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO) to teach CMCO courses and collaborate with Workforce Solutions to ensure quality instruction and student completion.

The ideal candidate has experience in mission critical facilities with HVAC, electrical and plumbing emphasis. Teaching is possible with a strong industry background; the schedule includes day/evening classes and optional telework once weekly.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and/or industry credentials (ie: Certified Mission Critical Operator Certification, electrical licensure, HVAC licensure, Plumbing licensure)
• Demonstrated experience in a mission critical facility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management, leadership, technical expertise, critical thinking/problem solving, and ability to manage multiple classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of four trades courses per semester, most likely evening classes
• Ensure program quality across the trades programs by assisting with student completion efforts, credentials and licensures, and progression to the next level
• Assist lab technicians with setting up lab equipment and consumables across trades programs
• Review strengths and weaknesses of Trades program effectiveness and provide suggestions to the program manager
• May occasionally work with employers to identify skill gaps and make curriculum and instructional suggestions

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree or industry credentials (CMCO)

Job description

12 Month Faculty of Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO)

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title 12 Month Faculty of Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO)

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 01021-SW

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 00

Position Number

Position Number 298F0063

Agency

Agency Laurel Ridge Community College

Agency/Division

Agency/Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range The salary range for the position is $100,000.00-$110,000.00 per year.

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Schedule will depend on class schedule. May include day time classes and evening classes. This position allows for telework one day per week.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

The 12 Month Faculty of Certified Mission Critical Operator ( CMCO ) is a new full-time position with Workforce Solutions. This individual will teach CMCO classes and work directly with our Trades Program Managers to ensure quality instruction and student completion.

The successful candidate should be well versed in critical mission facilities maintenance with an emphasis in HVAC , Electrical and Plumbing with significant work experience in the field and a passion for helping others learn the craft. Knowledge of data center operations preferred. While teaching experience is highly beneficial, it is not required; however, our students expect to learn from a seasoned professional in the field.

The typical Workforce Solutions trades student may be a novice, have some limited knowledge, or be a highly experienced technician seeking a credential in their respective profession. The goal for our students is to complete their program of study and obtain the related credential. For some programs, students may have to attend multiple levels of classes. This position will work with instructors to ensure students stay with the program until they finish and obtain their credential.

Workforce classes are offered during the weekday, weekday evenings and weekends depending on the need. Please refer to our website LaurelRidgeWorkforce.com for additional information about Workforce Solutions and our programs. Questions? Please contact Program Manager, Samantha Brill at 540 868 7278 or [e-mail]

Primary responsibilities of this position:

• Teach a minimum of four trades courses per semester, most likely evening classes
• Ensure program quality across the trades programs by assisting with student completion efforts. This includes helping students to successfully move through coursework, obtain industry credentials and licensures, and progress to the next level of training in their field.
• Assist lab technicians with setting up lab equipment and consumables across trades programs
• Review strengths and weaknesses of Trades program effectiveness and provide suggestions and feedback to program manager
• May occasionally work with employers to identify skill gaps in the workforce and make curriculum and instructional suggestions for the programs

Compensation and Benefits

Faculty Positions: The salary range for the position is $100,000.00-$110,000.00 per year. The position is a 12 month faculty role and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov and www.vccs.edu

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email [e-mail] for further information.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and/or industry credentials (ie: Certified Mission Critical Operator Certification, electrical licensure, HVAC licensure, Plumbing licensure)
• Demonstrated experience in a mission critical facility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management, leadership, technical expertise, critical thinking/problem solving, and be able to manage multiple classes during a single time.
• Must contribute to the mission of Workforce Solutions of being the local, reliable, and trusted partner for quality and relevant workforce training programs that meet the needs of employers and individuals in our community. Responsibilities will include frequent contact inside the organization and outside of the organization with employers to ensure success.

Additional Considerations

• Preference will be given to individuals possessing Electrical, Plumbing and/or HVAC industry experience
• Experience teaching and/or training adult learners in the technical trades industry; however, all candidates with a passion to teach are encouraged to apply

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.

Posting Number

Posting Number FAC_2088P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/07/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/21/2026

Agency Website

Contact Name

Contact Name Kris Iden

Email

Phone Number

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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