Clean Tech Trainer in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Goodwill Industries of New Mexico

Are you someone who likes to give a hand up! GINM us seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clean Tech Trainer to join our team. As a Clean Tech Trainer, you will be responsible for providing training and support to individuals on the latest clean technology practices and solutions. This position will assist in community engagement and education about the program as well as recruitment and job placement activities. If you are passionate about clean technology and have a desire to share your knowledge with others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exhibits excellent customer service skills
• Responsible for the completion of construction curriculum.
• Implements curriculum, lesson plans, training calendars, and activities in line with content and standards. This includes set up and maintenance of the training classroom, training lab, and training equipment.
• Deliver curriculum ensuring participants achieve learning outcomes.
• Contributes to department effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-term issues and recommending solutions.
• Maintains excellent communication across all levels of management.
• Teach and supervise the necessary safety procedures for use and handling of equipment & tools.
• Teach appropriate handling of construction problems arising at the building site through demonstration and modeling skills.
• Provide on the job training supervision for learners on customer installations
• Keep leadership informed about issues regarding performance of learners.
• Review, evaluate and document learners progress and skill attainment.
• Ensure learners’ compliance with attendance and other program policies.
• Stays current and in compliance with industry training requirements and certifications as required by GINM, Goodwill Industries International or grant providers.
• Assist with recruitment and job placement activities.
• Engages in community events to aid in education about the Clean Tech program.
• Build and maintain lab equipment.
• Work closely with department leadership on program logistics, documentation, feedback, and improvements.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises assigned personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s polices and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance: rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Knowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures and compliance with same
• Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge/expertise in building construction and bid qualification
• Knowledge of OSHA and AIA standards
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to carry out instructions in verbal and written format, in addition to communicating efficiently and effectively
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions and implementing recommendations.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles and practices.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs. Ability to motivate and lead others and work in a team environment
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations
• A demonstrated ability to teach and relate to a diverse population of students
• Enjoy teaching basic residential installation techniques in class, lab, and customer site settings.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, positive attitude, and a commitment to growing a diverse solar workforce.
• Ability to speak and present to a group for extended periods of time.
• A record of safe work practices and ability to demonstrate proper safety procedures for using tools and equipment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to assess student skills and provide feedback for improvement.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record as determined by our insurance carrier.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to fifty (50) pounds and be exposed to outside weather conditions.

Physical ability to perform activities related to solar installation work, including but not limited to: standing for long periods (sometimes on a sloped surface), bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, working above the shoulders, working with manual and electric hand tools, repetitive motions, lifting and carrying up to 40lbs, working in direct sunlight, working with trip hazards, and working at heights.

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required for the position. Individuals must be able to pass a criminal background check, and drug test. Individuals must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license, liability insurance, insurability under the agency insurance carrier, a dependable vehicle and a clean driving record.

A minimum of three years’ experience in solar installation or related construction experience.

• 1 or more years assisting individuals with diverse backgrounds in developing a variety of personal, professional skills and experience with competency-based assessment
• OSHA 10/30 certification
• CPR/First Aid certification
• NABCEP PV Associate certification
• Skills in basic carpentry
• Skills in conflict resolution and de-escalation
• Experience in people management