HVAC Manager

Job Description:
BHCC is seeking a manager to oversee its Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network grant, awarded to each public community college in the State. The aim of these grants is to support community colleges in establishing or upgrading HVAC/ Heat Pump training centers and build or scale career pathways in HVAC mechanic and technician occupations, helping the State to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 50% by 2030.

The Manager will report to the Interim Assistant Director of Workforce Trade and Training Programs and will be responsible for coordinating this new programs launch. It will launch in early 2027 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, across the street from the College’s satellite campus. The Project Coordinator will be an active member of BHCC’s dynamic Workforce Development Division.

Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for program, in coordination with the Interim Assistant Director of Workforce Trades and Training Programs.
• Recruitment and enrollment of students into the program.
• Monitoring, assisting with retention of students in the program.
• Maintaining class schedule throughout the year.
• Tracks student progress from enrollment through 6 months after program completion. Introduces students to wraparound services, as needed.
• Recruitment and hiring of program instructors and general staff oversight.
• Assist Interim Assistant Director of Workforce Trades and Training Programs with finalizing program curriculum.
• Work with training equipment provider on curriculum for instructor.
• Create and maintain partnerships with employers and training providers for participating on advisory board, as guest speakers for program, and as hiring partners to support job placement for students in program.
• Prepares and maintains reports for program in coordination with Assistant Director of Workforce Trades and Training.
• Participates in industry events to expand contacts for program.
• Upkeep program standards.
• Provide onsite classroom support, as needed.

Requirements:

• Three (3) years’ experience involving area of assignment, which may include college registration, academic advisement, career development, career experience, training, curriculum development, program/project management, event planning, administrative work in an academic environment, or personal computer operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Technical certification(s) in HVAC maintenance or closely related field and minimum of two years of work experience in a position related to HVAC or another skilled trade.
• Experience in all aspects of the field such is highly desirable: Familiarization with EP 608 and associated licenses, oil burner technician license, and/or plumbing license, refrigeration license.
• Trades/Technical experience teaching or leading apprentices and junior people is highly desirable.
• Experience desirable with working with non-native English speakers and low-income adults in a training setting.

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to work flexible hours, and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of training practices.
• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technical education.
• Ability to work and communicate cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information:
Salary: $60,235 - 87,341 Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Full State benefits: Non-Unit Professional

This is a hybrid position that will be based at BHCC’s Chelsea location. Note that BHCC has a shuttle that runs frequently between campuses. Parking is available at both campuses.

Up to 7.5 remote work allowed per week but to be determined by programmatic needs

Review Date: December 4, 2026

This is a grant-funded position that will end on June 30, 2028. Continuation of the position is contingent upon renewal and availability of grant funding.

• Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
• Please note that, as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with State Regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.