HVAC/Heat Pump Technician Instructor/Coordinator

About Cape Cod Community College:

Cape Cod Community
College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and
professional development for those just beginning the quest and for
those at many points along the path of higher education throughout
life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the
people it serves and responds to their individual and community
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for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day.
Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private
business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at
what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there
is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In
today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer
student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher
education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that
Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not
an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in
the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a
private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes
an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched
value.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community
College. As a learning-centered community, we value the
contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and
promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational
foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication
competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares
students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts,
sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that
serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics
of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We
honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for teaching and coordinating CCAPE's new non-credit
Heat Pump Technician training program, funded through the
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Heat Pump and HVAC
Training Network grant. The program prepares Cape and Islands
residents for careers as heat pump and HVAC technicians and helps
meet the region's growing demand for skilled workers as
Massachusetts moves toward its clean energy and climate goals. This
position will help get the program off the ground, working with the
CCAPE Director to finish setting up the on-campus training lab and
launch the first cohort in April 2027. Duties combine classroom and
hands-on lab instruction with significant program coordination,
including curriculum, recruitment, attendance tracking, employer
partnerships, student support, and grant reporting.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Teach non-credit Heat Pump Technician courses, combining

classroom instruction with hands-on lab training on heat pump
installation, commissioning, service, and troubleshooting.

• Under general supervision, develop and finalize program and

course outlines, goals, objectives, and lesson plans, aligned with
industry standards and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
grant requirements.

• Evaluate students' progress in attaining goals and

objectives.

• Prepare students for the EPA Section 608 certification exam and

other industry-recognized credentials, and maintain program
certification and accreditation requirements, as appropriate to
Massachusetts standards.

• Work with College Facilities, equipment vendors, and the CCAPE

Director to complete the on-campus Heat Pump training lab,
including layout, equipment ordering, and setup, so the lab is
ready for the first cohort in April 2027.

• Request and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment, and

prepare required budget requests.

• Monitor the program budget in coordination with CCAPE's Grants

Director and Grant Accountant.

• Manage curriculum scheduling, planning, and implementation for

the Heat Pump Technician program.

• Manage the student applications and enrollment process,

including reviewing applications in collaboration with the Program
Coordinator for Career and Technical Education and the Senior
Manager of Career and Technical Education.

• Coordinate program information sessions for prospective and

current students.

• Support student retention and program completion.
• Maintain strict, accurate, and timely tracking of student

attendance and progress in accordance with grant, funding, and
compliance requirements.

• Communicate proactively with students about schedules,

progress, and program requirements, and connect students with
support services as needed.

• Build and maintain relationships with HVAC and heat pump

employers, contractors, and manufacturers who can serve as
advisors, guest speakers, and hiring partners, in coordination with
the Senior Manager of Employer Engagement and Workforce
Partnerships.

• Coordinate with employer partners on work-based learning,

including job shadowing, site visits, internships, and other
on-the-job training opportunities.

• Collaborate with outside education and training partners, such

as MassCEC, the Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network colleges,
equipment manufacturers' training programs, and industry
associations, on curriculum, certification, and industry
alignment.

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Career and Technical

Education and the Senior Manager of Employer Engagement and
Workforce Partnerships on program alignment and initiatives.

• Collaborate with CCAPE's Data, Reporting & Job Placement

Coordinator to support student job placement, employer connections,
and outcome tracking.

• Prepare and maintain all required documentation, data, and

administrative reports for MassCEC, the College, and other
funders.

• Work with CCAPE and College Marketing on recruitment materials

and program web content.

• Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training

lab, including safe handling of refrigerants, electrical systems,
and tools.

• Recruit, orient, and manage supplemental/adjunct instructors

and lab assistants supporting the Heat Pump Technician
program.

• Participate in industry events and program advisory meetings to

grow partnerships for the program.

• Ensure that all programmatic standards are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Technical Diploma/certification/degree in HVAC/R or a closely

related field from a regionally accredited college, university, or
recognized training program, plus at least three (3) years of work
experience in HVAC/R, including hands-on work with heat pump
systems.

• Knowledge of A2L refrigerants and current refrigerant

regulations, plus controls and electrical troubleshooting.

• Current EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of heat pump systems (air-source,

ducted and ductless mini-split), including installation,
commissioning, maintenance, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and
repair.

• Possess, or be eligible for, credentials to satisfy all

appropriate accrediting agencies and manufacturers'
requirements.

• Ability to work flexible hours and manage multiple and

competing priorities, including instructional and coordination
responsibilities.

• Knowledge of adult learning and training practices.
• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technical

education.

• Ability to work and communicate cooperatively with students,

faculty, staff, and employer partners.

• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom and hands-on

lab content.

• Ability to handle administrative responsibilities related to

teaching courses, attendance tracking, data collection, and
reporting for accrediting agencies, funding sources, and the
College.

• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software

programs.

• Effective oral and written communication skills,

decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of underserved

populations in the Cape and Islands region.

• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician license, or other

related Massachusetts licenses (e.g., oil burner technician, sheet
metal, or electrical).

• Manufacturer training or certification on cold-climate heat

pump systems.

• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring apprentices, junior

technicians, or adult learners.

• Experience working with non-native English speakers and

low-income adults in a training setting.

• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are
encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how
their background and experience have prepared them with the
equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION : Annual salary of $80,000. Full-time,
benefited, grant-funded, Non-Unit Professional Position.
Continuation of the position is contingent upon the renewal and
availability of grant funding.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; application reviewed
upon receipt

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on
Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to grant funding and the FY2027
budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry
Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal
Offender Record Information) and national background
checks.

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have
unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age,
veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual
orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX
of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other
applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits
sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or
complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or
sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative
Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against
Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or
the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil
Rights.

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position and resume (failure to submit requested
documents may result in disqualification). Please note that
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professional letters of reference and transcripts.

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