GENERAL FUNCTION AND JOB DUTIES

Central Piedmont is in search of an Instructional Lab Facilitator - HVAC. The coursework emphasizes developing and improving critical thinking, articulation, and technical skills. Advanced topics include residential and light commercial system load design coupled with efficient, balanced, and effective air side designs for ductwork, ventilation, and filtration. You will explore through lectures and hands-on experience, advanced control systems for refrigeration and other mechanical equipment, and Direct Digital Controls (DDC). You will also explore how modern residential and light commercial systems improve efficiency and reliability through an integration with today’s building automation systems and wireless technologies. Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:

• safely and efficiently, diagnose and in a cost effective manner, repair HVAC systems
• relate theory of heat transfer and electro-mechanical component control to problem solve issues in HVAC systems allowing comfort to be maintained in all types of commercial and residential buildings
• accurately size basic residential and commercial HVAC equipment and appropriately size ductwork to effectively heat and cool a structure

Program graduates can look forward to careers in many areas of the HVAC profession. Graduates can assist in load design, equipment selection, installation, start-up, service, and maintenance of residential and light commercial mechanical systems.

Anticipated Hiring Date: July 13, 2023

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, evenings and weekends

Work Hours: 40 Hours

General Function

Plans and coordinates laboratory activities to support the Skilled Trades, Air Conditioning, Heating and
Refrigeration.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Monitors laboratory activities; enforces rules and regulations and ensures safe environment.

2. Assists students in laboratory classes; assists students with laboratory class-related problems, reviews
student lab work, monitors student progress, and tests.

3. Prepares facility for classes and ensures that work areas are clean and neat; ensures that equipment,
materials, and handouts are laid out for classes.

4. Assists in maintaining laboratory equipment; performs simple maintenance, cleans and stores equipment
when not in use, monitors condition, and notifies supervisor of any needed repairs.

5. Monitors inventory of materials and supplies, initiates ordering process as needed.

6. Researches and evaluates new equipment and makes recommendations regarding purchase decisions.

7. Maintains a library of materials, which may include books, tapes, and digital assets.

8. Monitors activities of part-time student lab assistants; establishes schedules and assigns tasks.

9. Maintains records of laboratory activities and student files including grades and attendance.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration or related field

Or

High School Diploma/GED, two years of Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration.

Preferred Qualifications

None

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. A completed Central Piedmont application must be completed on-line. During the on-line application process, applicants will be prompted to upload or build a cover letter and resume.
2. College transcripts (if required for the position) must be attached on-line in the "additional documents" section of the application process.
3. Applicants that do not have an electronic copy of their transcripts, or find the electronic copy is rejected on-line due to the file size, may fax their transcripts to (704) 330-6066 for attachment to the on-line application.
4. All applications must be received in the Human Resources office by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date posted to be guaranteed for consideration. Applications of qualified candidates received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary for this position is $41,600 - $48,023. Pay grade for this position is H. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 25% percentile. Contract type is Classified. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include off-shift hours, evening and weekend assignments may be required of any position. All positions are subject to budget approval. Central Piedmont offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits, Disability and more.

ABOUT Central Piedmont

Central Piedmont Community College is Mecklenburg County’s resource for academic excellence and cultural enrichment. Central Piedmont is in close proximity to the Queen City’s robust public transportation system, professional sports arenas, and a number of premiere restaurant and shopping outlets that attract visitors from Mecklenburg County and beyond. Today, close to 40,000 students call Central Piedmont home. With eight locations, it is one of the largest community colleges in the Carolinas and serves people of all ages who seek a real-world, affordable, hands-on education that will transform their lives and strengthen the economic, social, and cultural environment of Mecklenburg County.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
As a recipient of federal funds, Central Piedmont is required to comply with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (“Title IX”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities. Central Piedmont Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities, including in the context of admission or employment.