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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Lead HVAC/Classroom Instructor DEPARTMENT: Apprenticeship

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

The lead HVAC technician/classroom instructor will split duties between the classroom and jobsite. He/she will be responsible for completing residential, commercial and industrial work assignments in a timely and efficient manner and teaching students in a class and lab setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for jobsite training and supervision of apprentices and less experienced HVAC technicians; communicating and demonstrating knowledge of technical HVAC skills while maintaining a safe, productive, and positive work and class environment. Strong communication skills and computer proficiency are required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Jobsite Responsibilities

• Ability to form the backbone of a systematic process of ongoing, regular commissioning strategy over the life of the building.
• Working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Familiarity with the construction contracting, including knowledge of contracts, estimating, building codes and material selection.
• Knowledge of sustainable building technologies.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions in structural systems.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations; maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
• Coordinate construction project activities.
• Maintain construction project schedule and daily service schedule
• Maintain records, document actions, and present written or computerized progress reports.
• Prepare operational reports.
• Prepare cost estimates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Jobsite Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan for and deliver quality instruction while maintaining a productive work environment; deliver completed work within time schedule requirements.
• Ability to facilitate and assess student learning.
• Ability to manage jobsites effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the internal community.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with external community.
• Working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Familiarity with the construction contracting, including knowledge of contracts, estimating, building codes and material selection.
• Knowledge of sustainable building technologies.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions in structural systems.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for training.
• Ability to value diversity and demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, social-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology used for communication, grade entry, and teaching; including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Sage 100 Contractor.

Classroom Responsibilities

• Instruct HVAC Technology courses through lecture and demonstration using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Assist with curriculum planning and development; preparation and delivery of course content in accordance with Program requirements and student needs.
• Provide annual evaluation and course updates for curriculum; participate in continuous improvement of coursework.
• Develop project based learning experiences and effectively integrate technology into student learning and assessment.
• Assign lessons and correct homework.
• Administer tests, provide comprehensive assessment/evaluate student progress, and record results in a timely manner.
• Participate in professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops, as identified, and;
• Ensure a safe classroom/laboratory environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

Conditions of Employment

• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must pass a pre-employment and criminal background check.
• Possession of a valid Iowa Driver's license.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum on the job experience; OR Associate's Degree in a related field and five (5) years minimum on the job experience; OR Journey or Master's license (completion of a registered apprenticeship) and five (5) years minimum on the job experience; OR HS diploma/GED and seven (7) years minimum on the job experience AND completion of a registered apprenticeship.
• Minimum of three years on the job supervisory experience.
• Minimum of three years' classroom instruction or training experience.

SUPERVISION: Apprenticeship Program Director

SALARY: Instructor Only: Negotiable

Instructor and Lead: Negotiable

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.