<p>Instructional/Certified - Position - VOCATIONAL</p> <p>Job Number 3700269148</p> <p>Start Date 05/25/2026</p> <p>Open Date 04/17/2026</p> <p>Closing Date 05/01/2026</p> <p># of Jobs 1</p> <p>Hours per Day 7.5</p> <p>Work Hours 6:45am to 2:15pm</p> <p>Temporary Position No</p> <p>Calendar Days 11.5-month (235 days)</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>For Salary Schedule, clickHERE. Please see teachers' salary schedule</p> <p>Pay Grade -</p> <p>Pay Grade -</p> <p>Minimum Educational Requirements High School/GED - Please see job description for specific requirements.</p> <p>Contract Type Full-Time</p> <p>Reports to ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TECH COLLEGE</p> <p>Contact Person's Name Susan Sams</p> <p>Contact Person's Email samss@pcsb.org</p> <p>Job Description.</p> <p>ClickHERE. View Attachment</p> <p>Additional Job Information</p> <p>HVAC/R Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration)</p> <p>Pinellas Technical College ? Clearwater Campus</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Schedule</p> <p>? August?May: Monday?Friday, 6:45 AM ? 2:15 PM</p> <p>? June?July: Monday?Thursday, 6:45 AM ? 4:11 PM</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Pay</p> <p>Starting at $60,000, with performance-based incentives tied to student achievement of industry certifications</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>Pinellas Technical College is seeking an experienced HVAC professional to transition into an instructional role and train the next generation of technicians.</p> <p>This is a hands-on teaching position focused on developing students? technical skills, work ethic, and industry readiness. The ideal candidate brings real-world HVAC experience and is ready to apply it in a structured, competency-based training environment.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Why This Role</p> <p>? Consistent daytime schedule? no nights or weekends</p> <p>? Summer 4-day work week</p> <p>? State retirement and full benefits</p> <p>? Hands-on lab environment aligned to industry standards</p> <p>? Direct impact on workforce development in the local community</p> <p>? Clear pathway to become a certified instructor</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>? Deliver hands-on HVAC/R instruction aligned to state frameworks and industry standards</p> <p>? Train students in electrical systems, refrigeration cycles, diagnostics, and installation practices</p> <p>? Prepare students for EPA 608 and HVAC Excellence certifications</p> <p>? Implement competency-based instruction tied to real-world job tasks</p> <p>? Assess student performance through practical application and written evaluation</p> <p>? Track and document student progress, attendance, and certification readiness</p> <p>? Maintain a structured classroom and lab environment that reflects workplace expectations</p> <p>? Collaborate with administration and industry advisory members to ensure program relevance</p> <p>? Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with HVAC technologies</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>? High School Diploma or equivalent</p> <p>? 6 years of verified full-time HVAC/R industry experience</p> <p>OR</p> <p>6 years of prior HVAC teaching experience</p> <p>? Ability to qualify for a Florida Teaching Certificate</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Required Within First Year</p> <p>? EPA 608 Certification</p> <p>? HVAC Excellence Certifications:</p> <p>o Air Conditioning</p> <p>o Electrical</p> <p>o Electric Heat</p> <p>o Heat Pump</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>? Health, dental, and vision insurance</p> <p>? Florida Retirement System (FRS)</p> <p>? Life insurance</p> <p>? Flexible spending account</p> <p>? Parental leave</p> <p>? Employee discount programs</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>About Pinellas Technical College</p> <p>Pinellas Technical College provides hands-on, competency-based training aligned to industry needs, preparing students for employment in high-demand careers across the region.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Work Location</p> <p>In person ? Clearwater Campus</p> <p>The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation or disability in any of its programs, services or activities.</p> <p>Pinellas County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>Candidates may be screened by position, required documents,</p> <p>and or specific needs of the job. Meeting minimal qualifications will not guarantee an interview.</p> <p>Pinellas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>OEO/ Veterans Preference</p>