Building Maintenance Service Tech Instructor

Thea Bowman House; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,739; Full time

Job summary

Thea Bowman House is seeking a Building Maintenance Service Technician Instructor in Washington, DC. This role is crucial for developing hands-on curriculum aimed at preparing adult learners for careers in building maintenance.

The position involves delivering courses, managing classrooms, developing program manuals, and ensuring best practices. A High School Diploma or GED along with relevant certifications and experience is required. Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $68,739.84 per year, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in building maintenance in a residential/apartment setting.
• Certification in relevant fields such as Electrical, Carpentry, HVAC, or Plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver building maintenance service courses to students.
• Maintain curriculum in accordance with TAC recommendations.
• Develop and maintain a program manual.
• Utilize various teaching methods based on topics.
• Prepare written instructional materials for trainees.
• Differentiate instruction among multi-level learners.
• Ensure eligible students take the occupational credential exam.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance operations and OSHA requirements

Time-management skills

Ability to communicate with diverse audiences

Teaching ability

Verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Supervisory skills

Multitasking skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Electrical, Carpentry, HVAC, or Plumbing

Job description

Building Maintenance Service Technician Instructor

The Building Maintenance Service Technician Instructor is responsible for developing and delivering a dynamic, hands‑on curriculum that prepares adult learners for careers in building maintenance. The instructor will manage classroom environments, coordinate curriculum development, and help students gain both technical skills and workplace readiness.

Compensation

$65,000.00 to $68,739.84 per year, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

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

Location

Center for Employment Training (CET), Conway Center on Benning Road, NE Washington, DC.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 3–5 years of experience in building maintenance in a residential/apartment setting.
• 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 and update as needed.
• Develop and maintain 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, and field trips.
• 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.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, 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 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 and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing prior to or during employment.

Employment Equity

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For accommodation requests, please contact [e-mail].