HVAC Technician Instructor

UTI Trade School; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance for you and depend•

Paid training

Free tuition for you and eligible to•

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is seeking an Applied HVAC Technologies Lab Instructor in the Bloomfield, NJ area. You will lead labs and demonstrations, helping students diagnose, maintain, and repair HVACR systems while collaborating with educators to refresh and expand courses.

We value EPA 608/Universal and OSHA 10-30 credentials, strong communication, patience, and real-world field experience. This role offers hands-on teaching with state-of-the-art equipment and weekends off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of practical experience across refrigeration, commercial HVAC, residential HVAC, mini splits, boilers.
• EPA 608/Universal and OSHA 10-30 are highly valued.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and empathy—because everyone learns at their own pace.

Responsibilities

• Inspire & Educate: Create an inclusive, high-energy space where students build enthusiasm for HVACR maintenance and service.
• Hands-On Every Day: Lead labs and demonstrations so learners practice diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing HVACR systems.
• Shape the Curriculum: Team up with educators to refresh courses and develop new lessons aligned with current industry advancements.
• Mentor for Mastery: Guide individual projects, pushing critical thinking and creative solutions.
• Safety as Standard: Reinforce procedures and best practices to protect every student in every lab.

Skills

HVAC/R Systems

Refrigeration Systems

Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

HVAC Service & Installation

HVAC Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ready to Trade Your Toolbag for a Teaching Bench?Do you know your way around packaged units, mini splits, and boilers? Are you EPA 608/Universal certified (or ready to be) and eager to grow others? Want your weekends off while still working with state-of-the-art equipment? If you’re nodding along, you might be our next Applied HVAC Technologies Lab Instructor.Never taught? No problem! If you have the drive, patience, skills and passion we’ll train you! Bring your field know-how; we’ll help you turn it into impactful instruction.What You’ll DoInspire & Educate: Create an inclusive, high-energy space where students build enthusiasm for HVACR maintenance and service.Hands-On Every Day: Lead labs and demonstrations so learners practice diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing HVACR systems.Shape the Curriculum: Team up with educators to refresh courses and develop new lessons aligned with current industry advancements.Mentor for Mastery: Guide individual projects, pushing critical thinking and creative solutions.Safety as Standard: Reinforce procedures and best practices to protect every student in every lab.What You’ll NeedHigh school diploma or GED.4+ years of practical experience across refrigeration, commercial HVAC, residential HVAC, mini splits, boilers, etc.EPA 608/Universal and OSHA 10–30 are highly valued.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Patience and empathy—because everyone learns at their own pace.What You’ll Get$35 - $3 per hour$10,000 sign-on bonusWeekends OFFPaid TrainingFREE Tuition for you AND eligible dependents for any programs at UTI and Concorde Career Colleges!Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Ins/Short Term- and Long-Term Disability Insurance401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick TimeState of the Art Tools and EquipmentWho We AreFor 60+ years, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. has been changing lives through education. Alongside Concorde Career Colleges, our teams help students step into meaningful technical careers. Come be part of our legacy!Where You’re StrongHVACHVAC/R SystemsRefrigeration SystemsAmmonia Refrigeration SystemsHVAC Service & InstallationHVAC Troubleshooting