Workforce Skills Instructor, HVAC (Hybrid Program - Online Courses and Weekend Labs)

Lone Star College

📍 Houston, TX 💰 Salary not listed 🕐 Full Time 📅 Posted July 22, 2026
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Job Description

Workforce Skills Instructor, HVAC (Hybrid Program - Online Courses and Weekend Labs) Job ID 44940 Location LSC-Magnolia Center Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Temporary Commitment to Mission This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential. Cultural Beliefs One LSC Student Focused Own It Foster Belonging Cultivate Community Choose Learning The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions. _Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories._ Qualities of Excellence As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry. Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence: Student Invested Content Expert Pedagogically Excellent Institutionally Dedicated Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College-Magnolia Center The Lone Star College-Magnolia Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service satellite center that serves as a dynamic hub for higher education in Southwest Montgomery and Southeast Waller counties. Lone Star College System offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training opportunities to 90,000 students each semester. The college system has eight main colleges, eight centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. LSC-Magnolia Center offers students the opportunity to complete associate degrees for university transfer and pursue workforce certifications in HVAC and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Location address is 1280 Escondido Dr, Magnolia, TX 77354.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Provides direction, teaching, and support for HVAC course objectives and contributes to the educational environment of the Lone Star College System and the community. Responsibilities include teaching and advising students. Primary functions are to plan, maintain, access, and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student success and student learning. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Teaches courses in HVAC at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs, making continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods 2. Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines 3. Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress in the course. Identifies and assesses student who are in need of additional instruction to successfully complete the course objectives 4. Responsible for recruiting and advising students in their area 5. Responsible for managing their classrooms and labs, including assuring lab facilities meet state requirements 6. Responsible for assisting with student job placement 7. Works directly with certification agencies to ensure alignment and high level of program and student success 8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Mastery of course content Ability to design and deliver hybrid courses Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as the effective use of technology Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity. WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS: Responsibilities of this position will include facilitation of online learning during the week and in-person HVAC lab sections on Saturday and Sunday at the LSC-Magnolia Center for the program's hybrid courses. Lab sections will include holiday weekends to ensure all content is delivered within the specified timeframe of the course schedule. PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment. Equipment generally associated with this area Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position Work is performed primarily in a climate controlled office environment with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration and at least 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field EPA Universal Certifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: TACL license (Texas Air Conditioning License) At least 4 years of provable HVAC work experience out of the last 6 years in the residential and commercial workplace Salary Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications but will be no less than $61,390. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary. Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed: 1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment 2. If the position was full time or part time 3. If the position was paid or unpaid 4. Level of degree completed including date earned. 5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

What Most AC & HVAC Job Listings Don't Tell You

General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.

HVAC in Texas requires a state license at the company level, and technicians who handle refrigerant need EPA Section 608 certification. Many shops also want NATE certification for higher pay. You can start as an installer helper or entry technician and grow into diagnostics and system design. Pay is often hourly with strong overtime in summer, and service techs frequently earn commission or spiffs on repairs and system sales.

Seasonality drives this trade in Houston. Summer is brutal and busy, with long days, attic heat, and heavy on-call rotations when systems fail. Winter shifts toward heating checks, maintenance plans, and install backlog. New hires underestimate the physical toll of attic and rooftop work in extreme heat. You drive a stocked truck, carry gauges and recovery gear, and stay ready for after-hours emergencies. Steady demand and a shortage of skilled techs keep the field open to anyone who shows up and learns fast.

What to Expect Day-to-Day

General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.

A service tech starts with a dispatch list and a truck loaded with common parts. You roll to no-cool calls, check the thermostat, measure refrigerant pressures, test the compressor and capacitor, and inspect the coil and blower. You explain the fault, quote the fix, and get approval before the repair.

Maintenance visits fill much of the shoulder seasons. You clean coils, change filters, flush drain lines, and check amperage so a system does not fail in the next heat wave. Install crews spend the day setting condensers and air handlers, running line sets and ductwork, and brazing connections. Customer trust matters because many repairs are invisible to the homeowner. You document readings, photograph the work, and close the ticket in the field. Expect heat, ladders, tight attics, and a lot of driving between calls, balanced by the satisfaction of restoring cool air on a hundred degree day.

What AC & HVAC Jobs Pay in Houston

Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (HVAC Mechanics and Installers).

This listing does not state a wage. Here is the typical range for ac & hvac roles in Houston so you know what to expect.
$38,792 Median $58,947 $83,117
Entry (10th)
$38,792
25th
$47,029
Median
$58,947
Experienced (90th)
$83,117

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.34/hr.

Becoming a Licensed HVAC Technician in Texas

HVAC contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the license is held at the company level by a certified technician. Anyone who handles refrigerant needs federal EPA Section 608 certification. Many employers also value NATE certification, which raises pay. You can start as an installer helper with no license, earn your EPA card early, and build toward the ACR technician and then contractor license through documented experience and exams. Summer overtime is common while you climb.

Career Ladder and Pay

  1. 1
    Install Helper / Entry Tech $47,029/yr

    Assist installs and maintenance while earning EPA 608 certification.

  2. 2
    Service Technician $58,947/yr

    Diagnose and repair systems solo. NATE certification lifts pay.

  3. 3
    Lead Tech / Comfort Advisor $73,902/yr

    Handle complex diagnostics, system design, and replacement sales.

  4. 4
    Install Foreman / Estimator $73,902/yr

    Run install crews and bid residential and commercial systems.

  5. 5
    HVAC Contractor $83,117/yr

    Hold the state license and run your own heating and cooling company.

Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.

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