Instructor Heating Ventilation & Air Conditio

Philadelphia Technician Training Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Technician Training Institute is seeking an HVAC Instructor to deliver classroom and hands-on HVACR instruction in our program, aligned with the approved curriculum, safety standards, and required professional competencies for entry-level employment.

You will teach safety, refrigeration fundamentals, electrical systems, controls, and testing/repair techniques; supervise labs, maintain student records, and support skills development in a safe, organized environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years minimum professional experience in HVAC/HVACR or related field.
• Residential/commercial HVACR installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair knowledge.
• EPA 608 certification strongly preferred.
• OSHA certification and additional HVAC/R certifications preferred.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate technical concepts and provide hands-on instruction.
• Strong communication, organization, classroom-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Meet PTTI and Pennsylvania instructor qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on HVACR instruction per curriculum.
• Provide instruction in safety, tools and equipment, refrigeration fundamentals, electrical systems and controls, air-conditioning systems, indoor air quality, heating systems, energy management, and commercial refrigeration.
• Demonstrate proper HVACR installation, maintenance, diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.
• Provide hands-on instruction involving electrical circuits and controls, motors, refrigerant systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, thermostats, ductwork, piping, heating equipment, and related HVACR components.
• Reinforce proper refrigerant handling, EPA requirements, PPE, OSHA standards, and safe use of HVACR tools and equipment.
• Prepare classrooms, labs, equipment, materials, demonstrations, and practical exercises for daily instruction.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance through assignments, practical demonstrations, assessments, projects, attendance, and classroom participation.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, attendance, and other required academic documentation.
• Maintain an organized, professional, and safe classroom and laboratory environment.
• Provide additional instruction and support to students who require assistance mastering technical skills.
• Reinforce professionalism, communication, teamwork, customer service, troubleshooting, and workplace-readiness skills.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training, professional development, student activities, and other school-related responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with PTTI policies, procedures, curriculum requirements, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Perform other related instructional duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC industry experience

HVACR installation & maintenance

EPA 608 certification

OSHA certification

Teaching & communication

Classroom management

Safety practices in HVAC

Job description

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Instructor Heating Ventilation & Air Conditio

Philadelphia, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1004

Salary Range: $26.00 To $32.00 Annually

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The HVAC Instructor is responsible for providing classroom and hands-on instruction in PTTI's Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program. The instructor will prepare students with the technical knowledge, practical skills, safety awareness, and professional competencies necessary for entry-level employment in the HVACR industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver classroom and hands‑on HVACR instruction in accordance with PTTI's approved curriculum, lesson plans, policies, and instructional standards.
• Provide instruction in HVAC safety, tools and equipment, refrigeration fundamentals, electrical systems and controls, air-conditioning systems, indoor air quality, heating systems, energy management, and commercial refrigeration.
• Demonstrate proper HVACR installation, maintenance, diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.
• Provide hands‑on instruction involving electrical circuits and controls, motors, refrigerant systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, thermostats, ductwork, piping, heating equipment, and related HVACR components.
• Reinforce proper refrigerant handling, EPA requirements, PPE, OSHA standards, and safe use of HVACR tools and equipment.
• Prepare classrooms, labs, equipment, materials, demonstrations, and practical exercises for daily instruction.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance through assignments, practical demonstrations, assessments, projects, attendance, and classroom participation.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, attendance, and other required academic documentation.
• Maintain an organized, professional, and safe classroom and laboratory environment.
• Provide additional instruction and support to students who require assistance mastering technical skills.
• Reinforce professionalism, communication, teamwork, customer service, troubleshooting, and workplace-readiness skills.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training, professional development, student activities, and other school-related responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with PTTI policies, procedures, curriculum requirements, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Perform other related instructional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated professional experience in HVAC, HVACR, refrigeration, or a closely related field (2 years minimum).
• Strong working knowledge of residential and/or commercial HVACR installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Knowledge of HVAC electrical systems, controls, refrigeration principles, heating and cooling systems, tools, equipment, and industry safety practices.
• EPA Section 608 certification strongly preferred.
• OSHA certification and additional HVAC/R industry certifications preferred.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate technical concepts and provide hands‑on instruction to students with varying levels of experience.
• Strong communication, organization, classroom‑management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet applicable PTTI and Pennsylvania instructor qualification requirements.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The HVAC Instructor is expected to provide consistent, industry-relevant instruction; maintain a safe and productive learning environment; effectively develop students' technical and professional skills; maintain required academic documentation; and support students in successfully preparing for employment in the HVACR industry.