Job Title: HVAC Lab Technician
PVN ID: NY-2410-006495
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: NYC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Job Description

General Description

NYC College of Technology is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lab Tech to assist in delivering the HVAC training program. The Lab Tech will work alongside the Lead HVAC Instructor to provide high-quality instruction, focusing on hands-on technical training and student engagement. This role is critical to ensuring students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in HVAC careers. The Lab Tech will also contribute to curriculum development, student mentorship, and program assessment.

Other Duties

  • Collaborative Instruction: Work closely with the Lead HVAC Instructor to co-deliver lessons, ensuring that both theoretical and practical HVAC concepts are effectively taught. Participate in classroom discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on training sessions.
  • Hands-On Training: Assist in the supervision and facilitation of hands-on training activities, ensuring students are correctly using tools, equipment, and materials.
  • Curriculum Support: Assist the Lead Instructor in developing and refining the training curriculum, ensuring it aligns with industry standards and employer expectations. Propose new content and activities to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Student Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to students, offering individualized feedback, answering questions, and helping students overcome challenges in learning HVAC concepts and techniques.
  • Classroom Management: Help maintain a positive and productive learning environment. Monitor student participation and progress and address any attendance, performance, or engagement challenges.
  • Assessment and Evaluation: Assist in the development and administration of quizzes, exams, and practical assessments. Contribute to tracking student progress and providing feedback to help them prepare for certification and employment.
  • Safety Enforcement: Ensure that all safety protocols are followed in the classroom and lab settings, instructing students on proper safety practices and the correct use of HVAC equipment in compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Collaboration with Staff: Work closely with other faculty, lab technicians, and program administrators to align teaching methods with the HVAC training program's goals and employer needs.
  • Program Reporting: Collaborate with the Education Specialist to maintain accurate records related to student attendance, participation, and performance. Provide regular updates to the Lead Instructor and program administrators as needed.

Qualifications

  • Certified HVAC Technician with a minimum of 3 years of industry experience.
  • Prior teaching or training experience, particularly in technical or vocational education settings.
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, including installation, maintenance, repair, and diagnostics.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and engage students with diverse learning styles.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • EPA Certification, NATE Certification, or other recognized industry certifications.
  • Experience working in adult education, workforce development, or community-based training programs.
  • Familiarity with HVAC instructional technology and lab equipment.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Business & Industry Workforce Training C
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$45.00-$46.00
Hour(s) a week
18.00-24.00
Closing Date
Jun 08, 2025 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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