Plumbing Instructor

HBI (Home Builders Institute); Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HBI (Home Builders Institute) in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Plumbing Instructor to teach essential trade skills through hands-on training and classroom instruction, emphasizing technique, safety, and attention to detail to develop polished plumbing professionals.

You will coach students, develop curriculum, coordinate on-site and community projects, and guide placement and employability efforts while maintaining strict safety protocols and effective classroom management.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet Career Technical Training requirements, including a High School Diploma or equivalent and/or any combination of work, education and/or skills equivalent to Journey-level experience in the relevant trade - Plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Instructs program participants in trade skills using approved curriculum.
• Develops curriculum and supporting training materials, as needed.
• Coordinates hands-on training activities including on-site and community-based projects.
• Demonstrates proper use of tools and equipment use, with an emphasis on safety.
• Assists with student recruitment, placement, and employability training as required.
• Monitors, mentors, and coaches students.
• Fosters positive working relationships with funders, program partners, and other personnel.
• Participates in outreach and employer relationship development.
• Performs administrative and reporting functions; ensures proper use, storage and security of tools and equipment; adheres to safety protocols (OSHA 10).

Skills

Coaching skills

Safety awareness

Hands-on training

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman plumbing experience

Job description

General Description

As a skilled trades Plumbing

Job Description

Job Description

General Description

As a skilled trades Plumbing Instructor, you will demonstrate—through hands‑on training and classroom instruction—proper technique, safety, and detail which are essential skills of polished trades professionals. Strong coaching skills and the determination to teach, inspire and lead future trades professionals are essential, as is a strong orientation to safety in the workplace.

About Hbi

HBI has been training and educating America’s home construction workforce for more than 40 years. Our proven business model has helped countless individuals create long‑term career opportunities. Over the years, we continue to build our program offerings and expand our footprint in the construction industry. From innovative initiatives to creative partnerships, we remain committed to building careers and changing lives.

Our programs teach highly sought after technical construction trades and entrepreneurship to youth aged 16-24 in our Job Corps programs, Military Services, our Academies, and programs for adults and youth operating behind the fence in correctional facilities.

Apply by: October 30, 2026

Essential Duties And Responsibilites

Instruction

• Instructs program participants in trade skills using approved curriculum
• Develops curriculum and supporting training materials, as needed
• Coordinates hands‑on training activities including on‑site and community‑based projects
• Demonstrates proper use of tools and equipment use, with an emphasis on safety

Student Development and Placement

• Assists with student recruitment, placement, and employability training, as directed and/or as required by program needs
• Monitors, mentors, and coaches students
• Fosters positive working relationships with and between funders, program partners, and other personnel
• Participates in outreach and employer relationship development

Classroom Management

• Performs various administrative and reporting functions, as required
• Ensures proper use, storage, and security of tools, equipment, etc.
• Adherence with all applicable safety protocols (OSHA 10)

Working Relationships

Internal: HBI Executive Team, HBI Board of Trustees, and staff at all levels

External: Community channel partners, vendors, contractors and system(s) end users

Required Qualifications

Ability to meet Career Technical Training requirements, including a High School Diploma or equivalent and/or any combination of work, education and/or skills equivalent to Journey-level experience in the relevant trade - Plumbing.

Working Conditions

Usual office‑type working conditions; routine physical conditions include walking, carrying, standing, hearing/listening, and sitting; nominal travel anticipated.

HBI offers a competitive salary and benefits program.

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.