Lead HVAC/Classroom Instructor

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa•Tama, IA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

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.
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.