Critical Facilities Instructor: Data Center Technician

Per Scholas; Maryland City (MD); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & PTO

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

EAP

Job summary

Per Scholas seeks a Critical Facilities Technician Instructor to join our National Training Team. The role focuses on translating complex electrical and mechanical systems into structured, high-quality learning experiences for adult learners in data center environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in data centers and 2-5 years in instructional roles, with strong communication and hands-on teaching skills. A technical degree is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data centers as a Critical Facility Engineer/Technician.
• 2-5 years of instructional skills teaching technical subjects to technicians and operators.
• Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter clearly.
• Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via Zoom or in-person training environments.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; experience teaching adult learners.
• Preferred: competency-based or hands-on training delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training for entry-level to mid-level Critical Facilities Technicians/Engineers.
• Teach foundational and intermediate concepts: electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling systems, BMS/DCIM.
• Lead hands-on labs and safety practices (OSHA/NFPA).
• Evaluate student performance using diagnostics and checklists.
• Maintain curricula, syllabi, and lesson plans; contribute to product evaluation.
• Update LMS with grades, attendance, and notes.

Skills

Data center exp

Instructional exp

Communication skills

Zoom/in-person teaching

Public speaking

AI-enabled instruction

Education

Technical degree (Assoc/Bach)

Tools

LMS

Salesforce

Zoom

Google Workspace

DCIM/SCADA familiarity

Job description

Per Scholas seeks a Critical Facilities Technician Instructor to join our National Training Team. The role focuses on translating complex electrical and mechanical systems into structured, high-quality learning experiences for adult learners in data center environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in data centers and 2-5 years in instructional roles, with strong communication and hands-on teaching skills. A technical degree is required.