Instructor (Plumbing)

BuiltOps; Del Valle (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Train America is seeking a part-time Instructor (Plumbing) to teach hands-on bootcamps at our training centers in Texas. You will inspire students, guide hands-on labs, and facilitate e-learning to build practical skills in plumbing trades.

Qualified candidates have at least five years in plumbing, valid Texas journeyman/master licenses where required, and strong communication. No degree required; travel is not necessary, and you’ll join a team dedicated to developing the next generation of

Qualifications

• Five years of hands-on plumbing experience.
• Journeyman Plumber license (TX) or as required by state boards.
• Master Plumber license (TX) or as applicable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to commute to training center locations and teach at least four bootcamps per year.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a group of students as their instructor.
• Facilitate e-learning and simulations for students to learn theories.
• Oversee hands-on lab activities and supervise trainings.

Skills

5 years of experience

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Team-building

Education

Journeyman Plumber - TX

Master Plumber - TX

Job description

Train America is the farm system for the trades. We run short, hands‑on bootcamps in HVACR, electrical, plumbing, facility maintenance and industrial maintenance, inside of distribution partner locations like Ferguson. Our bootcamps are used by employers aiming to systematically ramp‑up their new hires as well as with new entrants to the trades looking to start their career.

Instructor (Plumbing)

Earn more and give back as a part‑time instructor doing a few courses per year: 1 Saturday + 5 Weeknights = 1 Course.

Train America employs journeyman and master‑level tradespeople as Instructors (we call them Guides) to train the next generation of plumbing technicians at our training centers embedded at distribution partner locations.

Your Responsibilities as an Instructor:

• Inspire a group of students as their instructor.
• Facilitate e‑learning and simulations for students to learn the theories.
• Facilitate and oversee hands‑on activities in the lab.

Requirements and What We Are Looking For:

• 5 years of experience working in the plumbing trade.
• Journeyman Plumber - Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or applicable state, where required.
• Master Plumber - Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or applicable state, where applicable.
• Professional communication, interpersonal, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to commute to one of our training center locations and teach at least 4 bootcamps per year.

What We Do NOT Require:

• No leaving your job. This role is designed for people still working in the trade. Staying in the field makes you a better instructor, not a conflicted one.
• No teaching experience.
• No degree. Your license and your years in the field are the credentials.
• No travel. Your training is conducted at one of our training centers.
• No long‑term commitment. You sign up for the bootcamps that fit your schedule.
• No curriculum to write.

Locations You Can Teach At:

• Houston, Texas: 14420 W Sylvanfield Drive, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77014
• Houston, Texas: 14420 W Sylvanfield Drive, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77014
• Austin, Texas: Ferguson Del Valle - 6807 Elroy Drive, Unit 100, Del Valle, TX 78617

Compensation

Hourly pay between $40 - $50 per hour depending on experience and credentials.

About Train America

Train America is the farm system for the trades. We run short, hands‑on bootcamps in HVACR, electrical, plumbing, facility maintenance and industrial maintenance, inside of distribution partner locations like Ferguson. Our bootcamps are used by employers aiming to systematically ramp‑up their new hires as well as with new entrants to the trades looking to start their career.

EOE Statement

Train America Holdings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, Veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local law.

Explore More Opportunities

Interested in other opportunities with Train America? Visit our Company Job Postings to explore additional open positions and find a role that matches your skills, experience, and career goals.

Train America is the farm system for the trades. We run short, hands‑on bootcamps in HVACR, electrical, plumbing, facility maintenance and industrial maintenance, inside of distribution partner locations like Ferguson. Our bootcamps are used by employers aiming to systematically ramp‑up their new hires as well as with new entrants to the trades looking to start their career.

Instructor (Plumbing)

Earn more and give back as a part‑time instructor doing a few courses per year: 1 Saturday + 5 Weeknights = 1 Course.

Train America employs journeyman and master‑level tradespeople as Instructors (we call them Guides) to train the next generation of plumbing technicians at our training centers embedded at distribution partner locations.

Your Responsibilities as an Instructor:

• Inspire a group of students as their instructor.
• Facilitate e‑learning and simulations for students to learn the theories.
• Facilitate and oversee hands‑on activities in the lab.

Requirements and What We Are Looking For:

• 5 years of experience working in the plumbing trade.
• Authorized Instructor - Plumbing Courses.
• Journeyman Plumber - Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or applicable state, where required.
• Master Plumber - Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or applicable state, where applicable.
• Professional communication, interpersonal, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to commute to one of our training center locations and teach at least 4 bootcamps per year.

What We Do NOT Require:

• No leaving your job. This role is designed for people still working in the trade. Staying in the field makes you a better instructor, not a conflicted one.
• No teaching experience.
• No degree. Your license and your years in the field are the credentials.
• No travel. Your training is conducted at one of our training centers.
• No long‑term commitment. You sign up for the bootcamps that fit your schedule.
• No curriculum to write.

Locations You Can Teach At:

• Austin, Texas: Ferguson Del Valle - 6807 Elroy Drive, Unit 100, Del Valle, TX 78617
• Houston, Texas: 14420 W Sylvanfield Drive, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77014

Compensation

Hourly pay between $40 - $50 per hour depending on experience and credentials.

About Train America

Train America is the farm system for the trades. We run short, hands‑on bootcamps in HVACR, electrical, plumbing, facility maintenance and industrial maintenance, inside of distribution partner locations like Ferguson. Our bootcamps are used by employers aiming to systematically ramp‑up their new hires as well as with new entrants to the trades looking to start their career.

EOE Statement

Train America Holdings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, Veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local law.

Explore More Opportunities

Interested in other opportunities with Train America? Visit our Company Job Postings to explore additional open positions and find a role that matches your skills, experience, and career goals.

The pay range for this role is:

40 - 50 USD per hour(Austin, Texas)

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