Instructor (HVAC, Facilities Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance)

Rippling, Inc.; Del Valle (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Train America seeks a part-time instructor to share HVACR and industrial maintenance expertise in Houston, teaching a few courses per year—one Saturday and five weeknights per course—while staying active in the trades and mentoring students.

You bring at least five years in HVAC or related maintenance, a current technician registration where required, EPA 608 certification, and strong communication to guide bootcamps at partner locations.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and be able to work with diverse learners.
• Experience collaborating with teams in a training or trades environment.
• Ability to mentor and guide students during hands-on labs.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a group of students as their instructor.
• Facilitate e-learning and simulations for students to learn the theories.
• Facilitate and oversee hands-on activities in the lab.

Skills

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Team-building

Job description

Earn more and give back as a part-time instructor doing a few courses per year: 1 Saturday + 5 Weeknights = 1 Course.

Train America employs journeyman and master-level tradespeople as Instructors (we call them Guides) to train the next generation of HVACR, facilities maintenance, and industrial maintenance technicians at our training centers embedded at distribution partner locations.

Your Responsibilities as an Instructor:

• Inspire a group of students as their instructor.
• Facilitate e-learning and simulations for students to learn the theories.
• Facilitate and oversee hands-on activities in the lab.

Requirements and What We Are Looking For:

• 5 years of experience working in HVAC, Facilities/Commercial Maintenances and Industrial Maintenance.
• Registered Technician - TDLR or applicable state, where required.
• EPA 608 Certification for refrigerant work.
• Authorized Instructor - Industrial Maintenance Courses
• Professional communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Ability to commute to one of our training center locations and teach at least 4 bootcamps per year.

What We Do NOT Require:

• No leaving your job. This role is designed for people still working in the trade. Staying in the field makes you a better instructor, not a conflicted one.
• No teaching experience.
• No degree. Your license, certifications, and years in the field are the credentials.
• No travel. Your training is conducted at one of our training centers.
• No long-term commitment. You sign up for the bootcamps that fit your schedule.
• No curriculum to write.

Locations You Can Teach At:

• Houston, Texas: 14420 W Sylvanfield Drive, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77014

Compensation

Hourly pay between $40 - $50 per hour depending on experience and credentials.

About Train America

Train America is the farm system for the trades. We run short, hands-on bootcamps in HVACR, electrical, plumbing, facility maintenance and industrial maintenance, inside of distribution partner locations like Ferguson. Our bootcamps are used by employers aiming to systematically ramp-up their new hires as well as with new entrants to the trades looking to start their career.

EOE Statement

Train America Holdings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, Veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local law.

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Train America is the farm system for the trades. We run short, hands-on bootcamps in HVACR, electrical, plumbing, facility maintenance and industrial maintenance, inside of distribution partner locations like Ferguson. Our bootcamps are used by employers aiming to systematically ramp-up their new hires as well as with new entrants to the trades looking to start their career.