HVAC Training Instructor

VHV Company; Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Profit Sharing

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan

ESOP

Ongoing Employee Training

HSA Employer Contribution

Job summary

VHV Company in Vermont seeks an HVAC Training Instructor to develop Apprentice Technicians in our in-house program. You will transform entry-level trainees into safe, productive field technicians through a structured curriculum and measurable outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years HVACR field experience, strong leadership, and training or mentoring background. You will use data to drive improvements, partner with service leaders, and advance our EOS-based workforce development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of HVACR field experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, and troubleshooting.
• Prior training, teaching, or mentorship experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple trainees at different levels.
• Comfortable using data and metrics to drive decisions and improvements.
• Clear and accurate data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Own Apprentice Development Outcomes: take full ownership of progression from onboarding through field readiness.
• Deliver Structured, Process-Driven Training: execute and improve a standardized HVACR training curriculum with hands-on and classroom instruction.
• Track, Measure, and Report Performance: maintain weekly KPIs and report progress to leadership.
• Bridge Training to Field Performance: align training with real-world needs and support trainee transition to the field.

Skills

HVACR field experience

Technical knowledge

Communication & leadership

Data-driven decisions

Training or mentoring

Punctual & organized

Tools

NCCER Training Platform

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title:HVAC Training Instructor
Department: Service
Reports To:Service Department Manager
Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours:40+ hours per week
Pay Range:$40.00 - $44.00/per hour

About VHV Company:

VHV is a full-service mechanical construction contractor specializing in high-quality plumbing, piping, and HVAC systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across Vermont and New Hampshire. Headquartered in Winooski, VT, we've been building trusted relationships and delivering innovative solutions for over 75 years.

At VHV, you're not just an employee - you're an owner. As a 100% employee-owned company, we value teamwork, integrity, safety, continuous improvement, and treating each other with respect. Join a team committed to excellence, collaboration, and growth.

Our Core Values:

• Know & Do What's Right
• Committed to Improvement
• Team Focus

Our Core Focus:

Hire, Promote, Reward, Repeat

Position Description

The results-driven HVACR Training Instructor will lead the development of our Apprentice Technicians within our in-house training facility. This role is accountable for transforming entry-level Apprentices into safe, productive, and billable field technicians in a defined timeframe.

This is not a passive teaching role, and instead the HVACR Training Instructor will thrive in a structured, accountability-driven environment and be energized by measurable outcomes, continuous improvement, and developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

Team player, leadership qualities, integrity, dependability, detail-oriented, solid decision-making skills, driven, approachable, punctual, high standards for quality and excellence, good customer service skills

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Five+ years of HVACR field experience (service or installation)
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, and troubleshooting
• Prior training, teaching, or mentorship experience preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple trainees at different levels
• Comfortable using data and metrics to drive decisions and improvements
• Clear and accurate data entry skills

Software & Technical Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• NCCER Training Platform

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Own Apprentice Development Outcomes

• Take full ownership of apprentice progression from onboarding through field readiness
• Ensure trainees meet defined competency benchmarks within targeted timelines
• Hold apprentices accountable to performance, attendance, and engagement standards

Deliver Structured, Process-Driven Training

• Execute and continuously improve a standardized HVACR training curriculum
• Deliver hands-on and classroom instruction in safety, technical skills, and troubleshooting
• Document and maintain clear, repeatable training processes that are followed by all

Track, Measure, and Report Performance

• Maintain a weekly training scorecard with key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor apprentice progress including skill mastery, retention, and readiness
• Provide clear, data-driven updates to leadership on performance and gaps

Bridge Training to Field Performance

• Partner with Service Managers and Field Supervisors to align training with real-world needs
• Support apprentice transition into the field and validate skill application
• Gather and incorporate field feedback to improve training effectiveness
• Identify training gaps, skill deficiencies, and process breakdowns
• Lead problem-solving efforts and implement improvements
• Bring proactive solutions that enhance speed to competency and overall program impact

How We Work: EOS + Continuous Improvement:

VHV operates on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) , with a focus on:

Vision Process People

Issues Data Traction

This framework helps our team stay aligned, accountable, and continuously improving.

Opportunities for advancement exist for high-performing team members. We live our core value of being Committed to Improvement, offering access to education, training, and cross-functional growth. At VHV, we don't just fill roles - we grow careers.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Office-based position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100%) of the workday
• Ability and willingness to travel to local as well as remote locations (out of town, out of state) for short and/or extended periods of time.
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate effectively.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to see well (either naturally or with correction).
• Use hands, fingers, arms, and legs to safely manipulate objects.
• Lift and carry supplies and materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend at waist.
• Wear the proper PPE: safety boots that cover at least the ankle, clean denim or appropriate work pants without tears or rips, safety glasses, and gloves, if visiting a job site.

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature of the role and may not include all tasks or responsibilities. Team members may be asked to perform duties outside of their primary responsibilities as needed.

Employee Benefits

VHV offers industry-leading pay. Benefits packages include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Match
• Employee Owned Company (ESOP)
• Ongoing Employee Training
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• HSA Employer Contribution

Equal Opportunity Employer

VHV 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, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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