Technical Trade Skills Instructor (HVAC, Construction, and/or Maintenance)

Progress Residential PM Holdings, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous time off

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Progress Residential PM Holdings, LLC is seeking a qualified candidate to support Talent Development initiatives, focusing on training content creation and apprenticeship programs. The ideal applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 10 years of experience in HVAC or construction. This role involves delivery of training in various formats and requires excellent communication skills.

The company promotes a collaborative culture and offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in HVAC, construction, and/or maintenance preferred.
• Experience designing instructional materials in various media.
• Flexible to deliver training in multiple formats.

Responsibilities

• Create training content aligned with best practices.
• Support apprenticeship programs and ensure business needs are met.
• Evaluate training programs and suggest modifications.

Skills

Adult learning theories

Instructional design

Effective communication

MS Word proficiency

Presentation skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Course development tools

Job description

Essential Functions

Supports Talent Development initiatives in partnership with the Workforce Development Managers and Learning Program Managers to:

• Create specific training content aligned with training best practices.
• Support the apprenticeship or entry‑level technician program(s) and field trainers to ensure the training meets the needs of the business.
• Develop strong relationships with leading technical schools and colleges across the U.S. to increase the knowledge, skills and abilities of the next generation and build talent pipelines.
• Provide interview, hiring and onboarding support for regional markets to increase throughput.
• Identify and implement nationally recognized skill‑based curriculums to facilitate the growth and development of front‑line employees.
• Evaluate current training programs and skills throughout the front‑line population and suggest modifications that enhance the learners' performance and the learning experience.
• Test various learning technologies and solutions to improve learning engagement, development of talent, retention, and behavior change.
• Test processes to gather learning data, analyze and communicate training effectiveness and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Learning and Development, Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and learning and development best practices.
• 10+ years’ experience in HVAC, construction, and/or maintenance (preferred).
• Previous experience working in a front‑line/craft position for a residential construction firm (preferred).
• Experience designing and developing instructional materials in a variety of media.
• Flexible to deliver training in classroom, virtual, on‑job, synchronous, and asynchronous formats.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in simple, digestible language.
• Technical aptitude and experience with learning technologies and tools.
• Experience demonstrating effectiveness of learning solutions through measurement, analysis, and reporting.
• Effective communication and presentation skills; proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and course development tools.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and initiative to create innovative programs and drive national outcomes.
• Spanish bilingual preferred.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive compensation and performance‑based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match.
• Generous time off – PTO based on tenure, 13 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday.
• Ongoing learning and development – quarterly summits, town halls, and continuous training.
• A culture that celebrates collaboration, recognition, and enjoyment while doing important work.

This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor as needed.

Employment is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen.

Progress Residential is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.