Applied Electrical Systems Trainer and Lab Mentor

Job Description

Job Description

Make Your Field Experience Count—in the Classroom and the Lab

Join a team that blends deep industry roots with learner-first teaching. Your practical electrical expertise becomes the spark that powers student confidence and career readiness.

• Pay: $36.00–$38.00 per hour with OT possibilities
• Schedule: Weekends OFF
• Onboarding: Paid Training

• Tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you and your immediate family at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Robust PTO: vacation, sick, flexible, and holiday programs
• 50% retirement match on the first 6% after 90 days
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents
• Pet insurance through ASPCA
• Health plan enrollment eligibility starts the first of the month following completion of one full month of employment

• Instruction & engagement: Deliver clear, inclusive lessons that translate complex theory into practical know-how.
• Hands-on practice: Guide students through diagnostics, maintenance, and repair across residential, commercial, and industrial contexts.
• Curriculum collaboration: Enhance course materials to reflect current codes, technology, and best practices.
• Mentorship: Provide individualized feedback, foster critical thinking, and nurture problem-solvers.
• Safety leadership: Reinforce industry-standard safety protocols at every step.

• Minimum education: High school diploma or GED
• Required experience: 5 years of practical work experience in the field (teaching experience does not count toward the 5 years). Journeyman/Licensed Technician, NCCER Certified Instructor, or an associate/bachelor’s in a related field is a plus.
• Technical scope: Power distribution, branch circuit wiring, conduit bending, lighting layouts, service panel upgrades, load calculations, and troubleshooting for single-phase and multi-phase commercial setups.
• Soft skills: Strong communication, patience, and empathy to support learners at varied skill levels.

With 60 years of credibility, partnerships with 35+ leading brands, and 16 campuses delivering 16 technical programs, Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools are growing our impact. We value people—students and team members alike—and we’re committed to changing lives. Add your expertise to our legacy and help build the workforce of tomorrow.