Critical Facilities Engineer- Technician Instructor

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings.

Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA

Role Type: Contract

Duration: 36 months

Work Type: Full-time

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician Instructor to become a member of our National Training Team. The ideal candidate is a technically strong, safety-minded instructional leader who can translate complex electrical and mechanical systems into structured, high-quality learning experiences.

This instructor must understand how mission-critical infrastructure operates in data center environments and possess the ability to teach learners how to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot those systems responsibly. The right candidate is not only technically competent but also able to instill operational discipline, risk awareness, and professional accountability in adult learners preparing for uptime-sensitive environments.

To succeed in this role, candidates must be business-minded within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients' and learners' high expectations.

Deliver instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers as Critical Facilities Technicians/Engineers in data center environments. Responsibilities include daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance tracking, one-on-one tutoring, daily evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress, and consistent enforcement of classroom and lab standards.

Teach foundational and intermediate technical concepts, including:

• Electrical distribution systems (3-phase power, switchgear, PDUs)
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems
• Backup generators and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, chillers, hydronic loops, coolant distribution units)
• Building Management Systems (BMS) and DCIM platforms

Facilitate hands-on lab exercises involving electrical panels, monitoring simulations, and mechanical systems while enforcing OSHA and NFPA-aligned safety practices.

Evaluate student troubleshooting performance using scenario-based diagnostics and structured performance checklists.

Provide students with relevant supplemental resources for deeper learning on technical systems, industry certifications, and best practices.

Dedicate capacity (e.g., 10% of non-instructional time) to professional development, technical upskilling, curriculum modernization, and contributing to the product's retrospective/evaluation cycle

Work closely with the instructional and curriculum development teams to provide feedback on lab effectiveness, learner pain points, and content clarity.

Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, attendance, and performance notes.

Support and maintain training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and classroom materials, identifying areas for improvement based on delivery experience.

Instructional Skill Sets

• 10+ years of working in data centers as a Critical Facility Engineer/Technician
• 2-5 years of instructional skills teaching technical subjects to technicians and operators.
• Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter clearly
• Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via Zoom or in-person training environments
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Experience teaching adult learners in structured training environments preferred

Required Skill Sets

• Technical proficiency in the following areas:
• Electrical systems and power distribution
• UPS and backup power systems
• Industrial HVAC or cooling systems
• Building monitoring or controls systems
• Demonstrated understanding of industrial or mission-critical safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO procedures)
• Ability to guide learners through troubleshooting scenarios in a structured and safety-conscious manner
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining technical currency in evolving infrastructure technologies
• Demonstrated fluency in utilizing Generative AI tools (e.g., Google Gemini) for instructional prep, assessment, and to model real-world professional use in the technical domain

Professional Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• Strong technical aptitude (Google Workspace, LMS platforms, Zoom, project management tools)
• Excellent written communication, presentation, and classroom management skills
• Strong evaluation and data management skills
• Ability to interpret technical documentation including schematics, P&IDs, and single-line diagrams

Personal Characteristics

• You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
• You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
• You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
• You are a life-long learner.
• You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
• You are tech-savvy and learn new tools quickly.
• You are detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational management skills.
• You have strong public speaking and interpersonal skills. You are a motivator who is personable, approachable, and socially engaging. You can cultivate relationships and build rapport quickly and authentically with people from various professional and cultural backgrounds.
• You are adept at managing your time and balancing multiple projects and tasks.
• You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from diverse sources.

Compensation

For this role specifically, we are targeting a hourly range of $60.00/HR - $65.00/HR where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.

We believe our staff is the heart and soul of the organization. Our workplace culture is challenging, supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven. We take a genuine interest in career paths and work-life balance and welcome contributing ideas from staff at all levels. Working at Per Scholas means working somewhere full of engaging, savvy, diverse people who care deeply about pushing our work forward.

You'll enjoy a welcoming and casual professional environment, self-development opportunities, innovative technology, and benefits like health care and a 401K match. If you want to work in a progressive organization where you can build something meaningful and have fun while doing it, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits & Perks

Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!

Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time! All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year). Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance. Vacation accruals increase with tenure. Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with