HVACR Instructor: Hands-On Mentor for Technicians

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 5,318,000 - 5,869,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends OFF

Paid Training

Tuition Waiver: after 6 months for you

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Health, vision, dental insurance

Pet Insurance

Health Plan Enrollment

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is seeking an HVACR Instructor to mentor and prepare students for skilled careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

This role focuses on hands-on teaching, diagnostics, and repair demonstrations, guiding students through real-world projects and industry practices. The ideal candidate brings 3 years of HVACR experience and essential EPA 608/OSHA certifications, with a patient and communicative teaching style to support diverse

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of practical HVACR experience (excluding teaching).
• EPA 608/Universal and OSHA 10-30 certifications highly valued.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Patient and empathetic approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and educate by creating an engaging, inclusive learning environment.
• Lead hands-on training with diagnostics, maintenance, and repair demonstrations.
• Collaborate with the education team to update and develop courses.
• Mentor students on projects to foster critical thinking and innovation.
• Emphasize safety and best practices to ensure a secure classroom and shop.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience and empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA 608 Certification

OSHA 10-30 Certification

Job description

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is seeking an HVACR Instructor to mentor and prepare students for skilled careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

This role focuses on hands-on teaching, diagnostics, and repair demonstrations, guiding students through real-world projects and industry practices. The ideal candidate brings 3 years of HVACR experience and essential EPA 608/OSHA certifications, with a patient and communicative teaching style to support diverse