Remote Data Center Critical Facilities Instructor

Per Scholas

Springfield (IL)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 135,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) match

Paid time off (40+ days)

Parental leave

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician Instructor to join our National Training Team. You will translate complex data-center electrical and mechanical concepts into structured, high-quality learning experiences for adult learners preparing for uptime-sensitive environments.

You will deliver hands-on labs, assess progress, enforce safety standards, and maintain accurate student records using Salesforce or our LMS.

Qualifications

5+ years in data centers as a Critical Facility Engineer/Technician.
2-5 years of instructional skills teaching technical subjects to technicians/operators.
Strong technical background; able to convey highly technical material clearly.
Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via Zoom or in-person training.
Strong communication and facilitation skills.
Experience teaching adult learners in structured training environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver instructor-led training for entry to mid-level Critical Facilities Technicians/Engineers in data centers.
Teach electrical distribution systems, UPS, generators, ATS, cooling, BMS/DCIM platforms.
Facilitate hands-on lab exercises with safety practices (OSHA/NFPA).
Evaluate troubleshooting performance using scenario-based diagnostics and checklists.
Provide students with supplemental resources for tech systems and certifications.
Contribute to curriculum effectiveness and lab improvements with feedback.
Maintain student records in Salesforce/LMS and track grades and attendance.