JOB DETAILS

HVAC Instructor

CompanyGoodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
LocationCharlotte
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 17, 2026
About The Company
Established in 1965, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is a nonprofit organization that connects people to opportunities to find gainful employment and meaningful work. With more than 25 retail stores and 30 donation sites, Goodwill uses proceeds from the sales of donated goods to fund skills training and employment services offered free of charge to thousands of people in our community each year. Through its retail stores, donation sites, the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, and partnerships with employers and other organizations throughout the region, Goodwill builds pathways for people to uncover their passions, enhance their skillsets, and pursue the life they want to achieve for themselves and their families—creating a brighter future for all.
About the Role

Description

SUMMARY  

Develops, coordinates, and provides high-quality education and training programs to students for the Construction Training Department. Delivers National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigerant (HVACR) curricula while ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory compliance with NCCER and Organizational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations by performing the following duties. 


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES are listed below in order of importance, from most important to least.


Provides comprehensive curriculum that guides learners through a rigorous HVAC and Refrigeration curriculum and prepares learners for a career as skilled heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers.


Instructs basic knowledge of sheet metal, welding, and pipefitting.


Provides hands-on training using technologies and processes used in the field.


Maintain accurate records of student performance, attendance, and individualized learning plans. 


Generates and analyzes reports to assess the curriculum's effectiveness and identifies improvement areas. 


Administers module tests to evaluate students' understanding and proficiency in the electrical field. 

Provides timely and constructive assessment feedback, guiding students towards continuous improvement. 


Conducts training within Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont guidelines utilizing NCCER.

Demonstrates electrician techniques while emphasizing safety protocols and best practices. 


Provides students with constructive feedback and individualized coaching to improve their skills and proficiency. 


Identifies and addresses individual learning needs, adapting instructional strategies to accommodate diverse student abilities and backgrounds. 


Maintains knowledge of industry trends to identify evolving training needs. 


Integrates Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations into curriculum. 


Provides supplemental instruction and resources to students who need assistance with mastering specific HVAC skills. 


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

Performs other job-related tasks as assigned by Site Supervisor. 



Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS   

At least four years' experience in the field of HVAC or three years of experience as a certified teacher at a vocational/technical construction or maintenance related training program. 


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

High School degree or general education degree (GED). National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certified preferred.


COMPUTER SKILLS 

Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.  


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  

Valid Driver’s License (Class C), car insurance and reliable automobile required.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly (more than 2/3 of the day) required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The team member frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the day) is required to talk or hear. The team member is occasionally (less than 1/3 of the day) required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception. 


WORK ENVIRONMENT  

Work is performed indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become loud in lab spaces.  


Key Skills
HVACR Curricula DeliveryNCCER StandardsOSHA RegulationsCurriculum DevelopmentHands-on TrainingRecord KeepingPerformance AssessmentInstructional FeedbackSheet Metal KnowledgeWelding KnowledgePipefitting KnowledgeElectrical TechniquesIndividualized CoachingIndustry Trend MonitoringCode IntegrationMicrosoft Excel
Categories
EducationTradesConstruction
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The instructor develops, coordinates, and delivers high-quality HVAC and Refrigeration training programs using NCCER curricula, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory compliance. This involves providing comprehensive instruction, hands-on training, maintaining accurate student records, and assessing proficiency.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
509
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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