Clean Tech Pre-Apprentice - Temp (4096)

GOODWILL SOUTH FLORIDA•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clean Tech Pre-Apprentice (Part-Time) role is part of Goodwill South Florida’s workforce training model, preparing participants for careers in clean energy and skilled trades. The position combines classroom instruction with hands-on, real-world application through an integrated workforce training lab. Participants build technical competencies and gain structured, work-based learning experience across Goodwill facilities and/or partner organizations. The practice-before-placement model is designed to improve job readiness and support transition into employment or Registered Apprenticeship programs. The role provides on-the-job training at work locations, where participants practice technical training and use industry-recognized credentials to perform work assignments. Structured work-based learning may be up to 30 hours per week during the specified time, in addition to 40 hours of nonpaid, VR-based lab training. The position requires following safety procedures, using tools, materials, and PPE properly, practicing career-readiness skills, protecting confidential information, and documenting participant information accurately. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a required Clearinghouse background check and ongoing compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

Completion of the Goodwill South Florida workforce lab training program is required.
Ability to commit to structured training and attendance expectations.
Ability to understand spoken information and communicate ideas clearly so others understand.
Responsible behavior, initiative, effort, and commitment to completing assignments efficiently.
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, bend, climb, and work indoors and outdoors, including in heat and confined spaces.
Ability to follow safety procedures and correct safety issues.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations involving fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to maintain ethical conduct, honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize and plan work, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
Dependability, initiative, tenacity, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow corporate and occupational safety policies and procedures and management directions.
Professional demeanor with participants, staff, and other professionals; ability to accept responsibility, follow through on commitments, and respond well under pressure.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy, completeness, and neatness and to apply feedback to improve work quality.
Ability to produce assigned work efficiently and in a timely manner.
Ability to work with others toward group goals and solicit feedback.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, talking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, crouching, carrying, pushing, and pulling; required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Successful completion of a Clearinghouse background check before employment; candidates must be registered with the Florida Clearinghouse and consent to employer access to their records.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Interest in careers in clean energy, HVAC, or skilled trades.
Spanish or French-Creole language skills are a plus but are not required.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance.
Assist with installations.
Support energy-efficiency and building-system upgrades across facilities.
Participate in structured work-based learning, up to 30 hours per week during the specified time.
Complete 40 hours of additional nonpaid VR-based lab training.
Follow safety standards learned in OSHA training and correct safety issues.
Demonstrate proper use of tools, materials, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Practice career-readiness and employability skills learned in prior training.
Maintain confidentiality and data security.
Document participant information accurately, promptly, and confidentially in required databases, forms, and reports.
Comply with agency policies, procedures, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report to work as scheduled and on time, notify the supervisor of lateness or absence, and complete assigned work efficiently and on time.
Observe safety and security procedures, report deficiencies to the immediate supervisor, use equipment and materials properly, and know what Material Safety Data Sheets are and where they are kept.
Complete the required Clearinghouse background check and maintain ongoing regulatory compliance.