Plumbing and Heating Instuctor

JEVS Human Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

JEVS Human Services is seeking a part-time Plumbing and Heating Instructor for Orleans Technical College in Philadelphia. You will teach students through hands-on projects and theory in safety, math, and basic plumbing and heating, while supervising activities and evaluating progress.

The role emphasizes maintaining a professional training environment, updating curricula, and collaborating with Student & Career Services to align coursework with job opportunities. Evening hours are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing residential and commercial systems.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and heating theory is a must.
• Must have experience soldering and brazing.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the basics of plumbing and heating as per curriculum.
• Supervise students during hands-on trades tasks.
• Evaluate students on hands-on activities and test knowledge of theory.
• Prepare curricula materials and adapt delivery methods to keep students engaged.
• Maintain safety, classroom, and shop rules; keep areas clean and orderly.
• Manage attendance, grade rosters, and inventory in workshop.

Skills

HVAC systems

Heat pumps & furnaces

Electrical theory

Job description

At JEVS, we help the people we serve lead self-determined, connected, and hopeful lives that strengthen themselves, their families, and their communities. Our team is more than 1,000 strong, serving the Greater Philadelphia community tirelessly for over 80 years. Our programs are designed to help individuals have a better quality of life. We serve those with disabilities and people facing tough socio-economic conditions. We believe everyone deserves fulfilling jobs, educational opportunities, and access to vital services.

JEVS Human Services has an exciting opportunity to join the team at our Orleans Technical College as a Plumbing and Heating Instructor. Under the supervision of the Academic Affairs Director, the instructor will be responsible for teaching students through hands-on projects and theory in safety, math, and other basics of plumbing and heating.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, as specified in the curriculum, in the basics of plumbing and heating
• Supervise students in hands-on trades tasks
• Provide evaluation of students on hands-on activities
• Provide testing of students’ knowledge of theory
• Prepare curricula materials
• Utilize varying delivery methods and media to keep students engaged with the lesson for the full class day
• Ensure that safety, classroom and school rules are followed consistently and take appropriate measures when they are not
• Ensure that classroom and shop areas are kept clean and orderly
• Maintain student attendance and grade rosters
• Ensure that a professional training environment is maintained in the classroom and shop areas at all times
• Place orders for supplies and materials according to school policy in a timely manner to ensure the smooth progression of instruction
• Perform related duties and assignments as required

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with Student & Career Services teams regarding student performance as it relates to job openings and potential employers.
• Implement changes to curricula and lesson plans to incorporate approved/relevant online and digital content, new textbooks, new testing software, new instructor resources, new equipment
• Digest Program Advisory Committee (employer) input; accommodate improvements as necessary when recommended by management.
• Maintain and utilize daily lesson plans that accurately reflect course curriculum
• Continually develop and refine classroom management and effective presentation skills
• Consistently assign and assess student library projects in accordance with accreditation standards
• Ensure that safety, classroom, and school rules are followed consistently and that a professional training environment is maintained in the classroom and shop areas at all times
• Develop and adhere to a regular schedule to take and report inventory in workshop.
• Submit purchase requests according to policy and process; assist with confirming delivery and receipt of materials
• Revise Bill of Materials requirements annually
• Assist with new instructor interviews/hiring process
• Evaluate growth opportunities for Orleans Technical College by providing input to customized training opportunities; short-term training opportunities
• Suggest and participate in professional development (in person and online) opportunities to remain current in field of training as well as in effective instruction methods
• Where applicable, maintain industry certifications
• Participate in graduation ceremonies

This position is part-time, Monday-Thursday, 5:30pm-10:15pm.

Part-time instructor pay rate is $32.50.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing residential and commercial systems; experience working with heat pumps, gas and oil-fired furnaces, ductwork, radiant heat, etc.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and heating theory is a must
• Must have experience soldering and brazing

The base pay for this position is $32.50 Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.