Who is Johnstone?

Johnstone Supply is a wholesale distributor catering to professional HVACR contractors, offering the industry's largest selection of equipment and genuine OEM parts. With 11 locations across New Jersey, Lower New York, and Staten Island, we are dedicated to our work and believe in the power of growing together. By fostering partnerships with our employees, customers, and the community, we help each other thrive and achieve success.

The HVAC Technical Trainer is responsible for delivering high quality technical training programs for HVAC contractors, technicians, and company employees. This role supports the company’s training initiatives by delivering classroom instruction, hands-on technical training, and assisting with the development of technical curriculum.

What will you be doing as the HVAC Technical Trainer:

Deliver HVAC technical training courses for contractors, technicians, and company employees.
Conduct classroom presentations, hands-on training sessions, and technical demonstrations.
Assist in delivering manufacturer product training and certification courses.
Facilitate training sessions both in person and through online training platforms when required.
Maintain a professional and engaging training environment that encourages participation and learning.
Assist the Training Manager in developing HVAC technical training curriculum.
Create and maintain training materials including PowerPoint presentations, lab exercises, technical guides, and demonstration materials.
Help update training programs to reflect new products, technologies, and industry best practices.
Participate in curriculum development meetings and planning sessions.
Assist with installation and maintenance of training equipment used in live fire training labs.

What we are looking for in a HVAC Technical Trainer:

New Jersey Master HVAC license preferred
Minimum of five years’ experience in HVAC installation, service, or technical support.
Strong understanding of residential and light commercial HVAC systems.
Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to technicians and contractors.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
Experience creating training materials such as PowerPoint presentations preferred.
Experience delivering technical instruction or leading group training sessions preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint.
EPA Universal certification preferred.
Valid driver’s license required.

At Johnstone Supply, we recognize that our employees’ growth, well-being, and success drives the company’s success. We offer a competitive wage, in addition to health and wellness benefits including customizable plans for medical, dental, vision coverage, and options for alternative care. We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well-being, including:

Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks of PTO for individual contributors and 4 weeks for leaders
Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediately vests
Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Voluntary short-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance
24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options, and Parental Time Off
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
$100 wellness reward for completing annual health check-up
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
Coverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy services
Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year
Employee referral bonus program – earn up to $4,000 per year
Employee service milestone recognition program
Employee discounts on products & retail discounts
Variety of incentive plans for employees
Bi-weekly pay days on every other Friday
Opportunity to apply for the John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, available to both Johnstone employees and children of employees