Data Center Critical Facilities Instructor

Per Scholas; Ohio; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & PTO

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician Instructor to join our National Training Team. You will translate technical electrical, mechanical, and controls systems into structured, high-quality learning experiences for adult learners in data center environments.

You will lead hands-on labs, assess student progress, and collaborate with curriculum teams to keep content current with industry standards and safety practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data centers as a Critical Facility Engineer/Technician.
• 2-5 years of instructional skills teaching technical subjects to technicians/operators.
• Strong technical background and the ability to convey complex topics clearly.
• Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via Zoom or in-person training.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience teaching adult learners in structured training environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training for entry-level to mid-level Critical Facilities Technicians/Engineers in data center environments.
• Teach electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling, BMS/DCIM concepts.
• Facilitate hands-on lab exercises with safety practices (OSHA/NFPA).
• Evaluate student troubleshooting with scenario-based diagnostics and checklists.
• Provide supplemental resources for deeper learning and certifications.
• Contribute to curriculum updates and lab effectiveness with feedback.

Skills

Critical Facilities experience

Instructional skills

Technical training

Live instruction (Zoom/in-person)

Communication skills

Adult learner experience

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SCADA

BMS

DCIM

Job description

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician Instructor to join our National Training Team. You will translate technical electrical, mechanical, and controls systems into structured, high-quality learning experiences for adult learners in data center environments.

You will lead hands-on labs, assess student progress, and collaborate with curriculum teams to keep content current with industry standards and safety practices.