Hands-On HVAC Systems Trainer & Mentor

Accelera; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Lisle, IL seeks a Technical Trainer for HVAC Systems to translate field expertise into classroom and lab instruction, enabling students to master climate control and refrigeration technologies.

You will lead hands-on sessions, mentor students, and collaborate with academic leadership to keep curricula aligned with industry standards while focusing on safety and real-world applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on professional HVACR experience.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• High school diploma or GED (required).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on learning sessions focused on practical HVACR service, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Cultivate a dynamic classroom atmosphere that encourages technical curiosity and professional growth in residential and commercial HVAC applications.
• Deliver demonstrations on maintenance of boilers, mini-splits, and advanced refrigeration systems to ensure student competency.
• Partner with academic leadership to refine instructional materials and keep curriculum current with industry standards.
• Provide personalized mentorship to students, helping them navigate technical challenges and develop critical thinking.
• Champion a culture of safety by enforcing industry-standard protocols and equipment handling procedures.

Skills

HVACR experience

Explain technical concepts clearly

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Accelera in Lisle, IL seeks a Technical Trainer for HVAC Systems to translate field expertise into classroom and lab instruction, enabling students to master climate control and refrigeration technologies.

You will lead hands-on sessions, mentor students, and collaborate with academic leadership to keep curricula aligned with industry standards while focusing on safety and real-world applications.