Experience HVAC Technician Instructor $10K Sign on Bonus

Overview

• $10K Sign-On Bonus******

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.