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

Progress Residential®; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical benefits

13 paid holidays

Learning & development

Job summary

Progress Residential is seeking a Workforce Development Trainer to deliver Progress Residential University’s Technical Skills Academy and other development programs for service and construction staff. The role requires frequent travel (50–75%) and a focus on building knowledge, skills, and competencies to meet business needs.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in adult learning, instructional design, and experience creating engaging training across classroom, virtual, and on-the-job

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and L&D best practices.
• Experience delivering training across formats.
• Ability to translate complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create training content aligned with best practices.
• Support apprenticeship/entry-level programs.
• Build relationships with technical schools to build talent pipelines.
• Provide interview, hiring and onboarding support for regional markets.
• Identify and implement skill-based curricula.
• Evaluate training programs and measure impact.
• Test learning technologies and data-driven training improvements.
• Communicate training effectiveness and results.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Presentation skills

Spanish bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/L&D

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Learning management system

Job description

Your career has a home here. Ready to make an impact with a dynamic, forward-thinking company?

As a leading property manager of single-family rental homes nationwide, we take great pride in creating an enjoyable living experience for our residents – and an empowering, people-first culture for our team members. That’s why, for two years in a row, our employees have voted Progress a certified Great Place to Work®.

Why join Progress?

As the demand for professionally managed rental homes continues to grow, so do the opportunities at Progress. We’re looking for passionate professionals who are ready to grow with us, make a difference and be part of something meaningful.

The Workforce Development Trainer will deliver Progress Residential University’s Technical Skills Academy and other development programs for our service and construction employees. The WFD Trainer will deliver training to ensure our workforce has the knowledge, skills, and overall competency to meet and exceed our current and future business needs. This role requires frequent travel and is estimated to be 50%-75% of the time.

Essential Functions

• 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 US 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 as well as the learning experience and skills advancement.
• 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 (HR, Business Administration, Learning and Development, Education, or other related fields) or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and learning and development best practices.
• Previous experience working in a front line/craft position for a residential construction firm is preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in HVAC, construction, and/or maintenance.
• Experience designing and developing instructional materials in a variety of media preferred.
• Must be flexible to deliver training in a variety of formats: classroom, virtual, on-the-job, synchronous, asynchronous, etc.
• The ability to describe technical concepts in a way that makes them easily understandable, digestible, and relatable.
• Technical aptitude and demonstrated experience leveraging learning technologies and tools that integrate with and support learning activities.
• Experience demonstrating the effectiveness of learning solutions through measurement, analysis, and reporting required.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and other course development tools
• Energy, enthusiasm, and initiative to create innovative programs and drive national outcomes, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Spanish Bilingual Preferred

What You Can Expect From Us

• Competitive Compensation - Including performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match and more.
• Generous Time Off – Enjoy PTO based on tenure, 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Ongoing Learning and Development - Quarterly summits, town hall meetings and continuous training to support your professional growth.
• A Culture that Celebrates You - We believe in collaboration, recognition and having fun while doing important work.

This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.

Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen.

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

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