Summary:

The HVAC Assistant supports the Construction Trades/HVAC Instructor by assisting in the instruction and supervision of high school students as they perform tasks and complete projects related to HVAC. The assistant ensures worksite safety, reinforces proper techniques, and encourages students' academic and personal growth.

Education and Experience:

Required: High school diploma; ability to perform manual labor including heavy lifting, stooping, bending, and climbing ladders.
Preferred: State of Michigan Builder’s/Contractor’s License, knowledge and experience with HVAC equipment, materials, and tools; house construction experience; OSHA/MIOSHA certification; experience working with high school students; ability to interpret instructions, diagrams, sketches, and blueprints.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA)

Assist in teaching Construction Trades-HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing skills.
Set standards and model appropriate behavior and worksite problem-solving.
Monitor and ensure worksite safety, including tool and equipment use.
Assist in evaluating student knowledge and skill development.
Support recordkeeping functions, including grading and attendance.
Maintain daily tool and equipment inventory.
Collaborate in planning and progress reporting for construction projects.
Support academic and leadership goals within site activities.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills sufficient to perform measurements and calculations related to construction and HVAC projects.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in a variety of situations.

Other Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work collaboratively with students and staff.
Knowledge of HVAC and construction site procedures and safety protocols.
Willingness to model positive behaviors and work ethic.
Flexibility and adaptability in an educational setting.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Requires good depth perception and clear speech communication.
Moderate physical activity is involved.

Work Environment:

Frequently works indoors and outdoors at a construction site.
Must meet deadlines with time constraints.
May be exposed to typical construction-related environmental conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Union Representation: Non-Union

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reasonable Accommodations: Three Rivers Community Schools will make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Three Rivers Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Additional Information:

Work Year: 180 days
Schedule: Monday–Friday, following TRCS Academic Calendar. Non-working during winter, spring, summer breaks and holidays.

CTE HVAC Assistant