HVAC Instructor

Position Overview

Trade Your Wrenches for Weekends: HVACR Instructor Career Transition

Are you tired of grueling on-call shifts, extreme weather work, crawlspaces, and endless driving from job to job? If you're an experienced HVACR technician wondering if there's a better way to use your hard-earned skills without the physical burnout, it's time to step out of the field and into the classroom.

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is looking for seasoned HVACR professionals ready for a stable, rewarding career change where your expertise is valued, your body gets a break, and your weekends finally belong to you.

Never taught before? No problem. If you have hands-on experience, patience, and drive, we provide fully paid training to turn your field expertise into a fulfilling second career as an instructor.

Why Make the Switch?

Transitioning from the field to instruction offers the stability and lifestyle upgrade you’ve been looking for:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy weekends OFF and predictable, consistent daytime schedules.
• Zero On-Call Stress: Leave behind emergency middle-of-the-night service calls and harsh outdoor elements.
• Pass It On: Use your years of troubleshooting and technical know-how to mentor the next generation of technicians, helping them avoid the mistakes you learned the hard way. What We Offer You & Your Family
• Pay Rate: $34-36 per hour
• Paid Training: Comprehensive onboarding so you feel confident from day one - no prior teaching experience required.
• Tuition Waiver: Available after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family across UTI and Concorde campuses.
• Paid Time Off: Robust programs covering vacation, sick leave, flexibility, and holidays.
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days.
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, vision, and dental coverage starting the first of the month following one full month of employment.
• Pet Insurance: Coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA. What You'll Do
• Mentor & Teach: Share your real-world insights, troubleshooting tips, and industry stories in an engaging, climate-controlled learning environment.
• Lead Hands-On Training: Guide students through practical demonstrations and diagnostics without the pressure of billing hours or rushing to the next job site.
• Collaborate: Work alongside an education team to keep courses aligned with modern HVACR tech trends and advancements.
• Promote Safety: Instill safety procedures and best practices in a secure, well-equipped workshop setting.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 3-5 years of practical work experience in the HVACR field (we value your real-world background!).
• Certifications: EPA 608/Universal is highly valued.
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the patience to guide beginners who are eager to learn what you already master.

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.

• Mentor & Teach: Share your real-world insights, troubleshooting tips, and industry stories in an engaging, climate-controlled learning environment.
• Lead Hands-On Training: Guide students through practical demonstrations and diagnostics without the pressure of billing hours or rushing to the next job site.
• Collaborate: Work alongside an education team to keep courses aligned with modern HVACR tech trends and advancements.
• Promote Safety: Instill safety procedures and best practices in a secure, well-equipped workshop setting.
• Experience: 3-5 years of practical work experience in the HVACR field (we value your real-world background!).
• Certifications: EPA 608/Universal is highly valued.
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the patience to guide beginners who are eager to learn what you already master.