Overview
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 the 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
- Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
- Pay Rate: $35 -$38 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.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do (Without the Field Burnout)
- 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.
Qualifications
- Experience: 4 years of practical work experience in the HVACR field within the past 10 years (excludes teaching)
- 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
At Universal Technical Institute, we’ve spent 60 years building a reputation trusted by over 35 industry-leading brands across 16 campuses. But our mission starts with the people who teach our students every day. We want to make a positive change in the lives of our employees—giving you the stable career, great benefits, and work-life balance you deserve.
Ready to trade the service van for a permanent home base? Apply today and take the next step in your career journey!
