Plumbing Instructor

HBI is currently seeking a Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor.

Job Summary

As a Plumbing Instructor, you will provide classroom instruction and hands on training in Plumbing to students 16-24 with little to no construction background. Instructors will create and maintain a safe work environment, promoting a safety-first culture. They are responsible for maintaining classroom conduct, student information, training materials, training equipment, tools and training stations. The instructor is also tasked with providing training on employability skills, which are essential for the student to further themselves in their perspective career choice.

Essential Functions:

• Instruct, coach, and supervise students safely in required classroom and hands-on training.
• Oversee student conduct in the classroom to ensure that they are following established classroom guidelines and practicing their employability skills.
• Proctor hands on skills attainment for all students during their training.
• Demonstrate proper tool, equipment, and job site safety.
• Safety official for the Plumbing Trade.
• Conduct student evaluations for classroom, work, and overall performance.
• Assess students’ knowledge to ensure they have met minimum requirements to complete each item on their Department of Labor Approved Training Achievement Record.
• Administer and process all required classroom documentation.
• Identify supplemental instructions for topics and develop hands-on projects for students to enhance their skills while learning the trade.
• Attend career fairs and community entrenchment events to promote the program and students enrolled.
• Work with HBI, and Job Corps staff, to ensure the placement of all students completing the HBI Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship.
• Be involved in the development of Employers, and apprenticeship opportunities for the student upon completion.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

Professional Skills: Candidate must have the ability to set a professional and positive image for HBI, assume the position of role model for the students and have strong leadership skills. Must be able to exercise independent judgment and discretion with student issues and matters of personal student privacy. Candidate must be a self-motivated team player and be able to work with minimal direct supervision. Must have the ability and creativity to prepare classroom instruction, develop projects and assist all levels of learners in the electrical trade.

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Office Equipment Operation: knowledge of common office equipment operation including copiers, mail machines, fax machines, etc.

Trade Knowledge: Proficient in Plumbing at a journey persons level. At least five years in the trade is required. Journeyman in the State of Oregon or other state is preferred.

Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent.

HBI offers a competitive salary and benefits program.

Proof of Vaccination Required Upon Hire. You may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.

HBI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state or local law.