Title:  Technical Trainer

Build Your Career with Ahern
Your Apprenticeship is generally four to five years. Don’t you want to complete it at a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and offers opportunities for growth?

With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability and support. We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Trainer located in Fond du Lac, WI.

Why complete your Apprenticeship at Ahern?

• Learn from the Best: Gain hands-on experience and be mentored by industry experts who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping you succeed
• Top-of-the-Line Tools & Technology: We provide you with cutting-edge, new tools to help you excel
• Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority. We’re committed to ensuring every employee leaves work as healthy as they arrived
• Exceptional Work Environment: You’ll work on exciting, hands-on projects that make a real difference - saving lives, protecting the environment, and ensuring personal comfort and well-being
• Perks You Can See: As you progress in your career, field employees receive personalized, regularly upgraded Ahern vehicles (with your name on them!). This is just one of the many perks you have to look forward to

How you will contribute:

Join our Technical Training team, where you’ll play a vital role in elevating employee expertise across our Fire Alarm and Special Hazards (Fire Systems and Equipment) product line. You’ll design and deliver high-impact training programs, whether instructor-led, virtual, or eLearning that build technical proficiency and reinforce our company’s values and standards.

In this hands-on role, you’ll collaborate with subject matter experts and HR partners to continuously refine training content, activities, and delivery methods. You’ll evaluate employee performance, provide constructive feedback, and support onboarding and upskilling initiatives for Fire Systems Technicians. Your ability to facilitate engaging sessions will help drive adoption of key processes, systems, and tools.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll maintain training records, track completion rates, provide troubleshooting and product support, and stay current on industry trends. Your commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and professional development will help shape a learning culture that supports operational excellence and long-term growth.

What you need to qualify:

Ahern will help you make the most of your deep technical Fire Alarm and Special Hazards knowledge and your passion for teaching and mentoring others, and two years in a supervisory or training role within the construction industry is preferred. You’ll thrive in this role by bringing strong presentation, facilitation, and professional communication skills, along with a talent for building relationships and providing meaningful feedback.

Proficiency in industry-relevant software is essential, and a NICET Level III Certification is preferred. You’ll stand out by demonstrating a coachable mindset, being collaborative, and having a drive to continuously improve training content and delivery. Your ability to translate technical concepts into engaging learning experiences, paired with a commitment to safety and process excellence, will make a lasting impact.

By joining Ahern, you’ll gain the stability of a company that’s been a leader in the industry since 1880, the pride of doing meaningful work, and the support of a team dedicated to your success. Don’t settle for just any job - experience what it’s like to work for the best!

Ahern is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.