How to hire a hvac/r instructor

How to hire a hvac/r instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step hvac/r instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a hvac/r instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new hvac/r instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your hvac/r instructor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a hvac/r instructor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A hvac/r instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, hvac/r instructors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of hvac/r instructors.

   Type of Hvac/R Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Hvac/R Instructor	Career and technical education teachers instruct students in various technical and vocational subjects, such as auto repair, healthcare, and culinary arts. They teach academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation.	$16-36
   Adjunct Faculty	Adjunct faculty is the collective term for adjunct professors or lecturers. The adjunct faculty teaches students based on the limited-term of their contract... Show more	$21-73
   Teacher-In-Training	A teacher-in-training is a teaching professional who offers technical teaching assistance to teachers in developing effective behavior management and instructional strategies to support student learning. The teacher must collaborate with principals while employing diverse techniques to increase the effectiveness of student learning... Show more	$11-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Professional Development
   • Ventilation
   • Professional Growth
   • Curriculum Development
   • Hvac-R
   • Nate
   • Student Attendance
   • Syllabus
   • Course Content
   • Instructional Materials
   • Electronic Controls
   • Student Retention
   • Course Curriculum
   • Program Curriculum

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   Responsibilities:

   • Assist classmates with developing positive study habits and strategies for managing classroom material.
   • Lecture students on the mathematical concepts relate to HVAC-R.
   • Train and educate employees of FAA and Boeing BAC specifications.
   • Negotiate with local and federal EPA and obtain cost savings variances.
   • Teach students in both a classroom atmosphere and in the HVAC-R lab.
   • Specialize in machine shop skills and trades along with heating ventilation and air conditioning.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your hvac/r instructor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A hvac/r instructor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, hvac/r instructors' average salary in idaho is 49% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level hvac/r instructors earn 55% less than senior-level hvac/r instructors.
   • Certifications. A hvac/r instructor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a hvac/r instructor's salary.

   Average hvac/r instructor salary

   $51,130yearly

   $24.58 hourly rate

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   Entry-level hvac/r instructor salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a hvac/r instructor job description

   A good hvac/r instructor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a hvac/r instructor job description:

   Hvac/r instructor job description example

   Instructor - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
   
   We call it being a life changer, but you'll call it a job you love while helping others find the same. You'll have a hand in improving the lives of countless SCI students throughout Texas by working with impassioned educators and campus faculty in a collaborative, interactive environment to create optimized environment for our students.
   
   Responsibilities
   
   Responsible for delivery of all course materials and instruction for academic programs offered by the institution, to prepare the student for the workplace;
   
   Is knowledgeable of and adheres to all institutional educational policies and procedures;
   
   Maintain student records and participate in curriculum development and revision;
   
   SCI instructors have the primary responsibility of aiding our students in the achievement of their goal (i.e. to be trained and placed), and delivering a Student First experience.
   
   Requirements
   
   Minimum 5 years experience working in HVAC;
   
   Texas ACR Contractor /Certified Technician License (issued by Texas Department Licensing and Regulation);
   
   Demonstrated experience and proficiency with installation and repair on all types of commercial and residential air conditioning, heating and refrigeration;
   
   Universal EPA 608 required;
   
   Preferred one NATE certification, HVAC Excellence certification, LEED Certification, RSES Certification, and/or HVAC technical trades school diploma with continuing educational classes;
   
   Solid foundation of Superheat & Subcooling, thermodynamics, electrical, ohms law, and electromagnetism.
   
   Benefits
   
   Training & Development
   
   Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
   
   Continuous Growth Opportunities
   
   Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
   
   Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
   
   Basic Life & Accident Insurance
   
   Short & Long-term Disability
   
   401K Retirement Plan
   
   SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
   
   About Southern Careers Institute
   
   SCI has been changing lives for over 50 years, now and we're just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.
   
   

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5. Post your job

   To find hvac/r instructors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any hvac/r instructors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level hvac/r instructors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your hvac/r instructor job on Zippia to find and recruit hvac/r instructor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit hvac/r instructors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new hvac/r instructor

   Once you've found the hvac/r instructor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new hvac/r instructor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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