Building Maintenance Service Tech Instructor

So Others Might Eat/ SOME; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

So Others Might Eat/ SOME is seeking a Building Maintenance Service Technician Instructor for their Center for Employment Training in Washington, DC. The instructor will develop and deliver a hands-on curriculum aimed at preparing adult learners for careers in building maintenance. This role requires effective communication skills, teaching ability, and a solid background in maintenance operations.

Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $68,739.84, reflecting experience and expertise. The successful candidate will contribute to improving lives through education in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in building maintenance in a residential/apartment setting.
• Certification in Electrical, Carpentry, HVAC, or Plumbing is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver building maintenance service courses to students.
• Modify teaching approach using varied methods such as lectures and group projects.
• Maintain curriculum in accordance with Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) recommendations.
• Ensure eligible students take the occupational credential exam.

Skills

Time management skills

Knowledge of maintenance operations and OSHA requirements

Ability to communicate with diverse audiences

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching ability

Presentation skills

Supervisory skills

Multitasking skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Organization

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.

Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation

We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $68,739.84 and is commensurate with experience.

Position Description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Building Maintenance Service Technician Instructor to join our Center for Employment Training. This role is responsible for developing and delivering a dynamic, hands‑on curriculum that prepares adult learners for careers in building maintenance. The instructor will manage the classroom environment, coordinate curriculum development, and help students gain both technical skills and workplace readiness to thrive in the industry.

Location

The position is located at our Center for Employment Training (CET), a tuition‑free adult workforce training program that prepares adult learners for national, industry‑recognized certifications for careers in Healthcare and the Building Trades. CET is located at the Conway Center on Benning Road in NE Washington, DC.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (40 hours per week)

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of experience in building maintenance in a residential/apartment setting

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certification in Electrical, Carpentry, HVAC, or Plumbing

Expected Contributions

• Deliver building maintenance service courses to students
• Maintain curriculum in accordance with Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) recommendations aligned with CET’s holistic mission; update curriculum as needed
• Maintain and develop a program manual that includes lesson plans, quizzes, and tests for the approved curriculum
• Modify teaching approach based on specific topics and utilize various experiential, tactical, and relational teaching methods such as lectures, role‑play, group projects, individual assignments, games, field trips, etc.
• Prepare written instructional materials for trainees that are explicit and comprehensive
• Differentiate instruction among multi‑level learners (creative grouping, leveled assignments, etc.)
• Ensure eligible students take the occupational credential exam at the designated time

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of maintenance operations and OSHA requirements
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritize
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Teaching ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Organized with attention to detail
• Presentation skills
• Ability to set professional boundaries
• Supervisory skills
• Multitasking skills with the ability to be productive despite competing priorities

Reports to

Instructional Manager

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day. May be required to sit or stand for long periods. This position may be active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.

Position Designation

This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to Drug and Alcohol testing prior to or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal‑opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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