Senior Plumbing Instructor & Hands-On Trainer

IES Residential Inc; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Residential Inc. in Lakeland, FL seeks a Plumbing Instructor to deliver classroom and hands-on plumbing instruction for employees in training programs, aligning with codes and company standards. You will develop lesson plans, assess trainee performance, and mentor staff.

Ideal candidates have strong plumbing knowledge, safety discipline, and the ability to teach technical concepts effectively in both classroom and field settings; travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, installation practices, troubleshooting methods, and plumbing codes.
• Ability to teach technical concepts effectively in classroom and hands-on environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards, trade regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction for plumbing training programs and workforce development initiatives.
• Teach plumbing fundamentals, installation methods, safety procedures, code requirements, and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans, instructional materials, practical exercises, and training documentation.
• Evaluate trainee performance through testing, demonstrations, hands-on assessments, and classroom participation.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical support to trainees and developing field employees.
• Maintain classroom, lab, and training equipment in safe, organized, and operational condition.
• Coordinate with operations leadership and field personnel to align training objectives with workforce and operational needs.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Teaching ability

Leadership

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Safety standards

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

IES Residential Inc. in Lakeland, FL seeks a Plumbing Instructor to deliver classroom and hands-on plumbing instruction for employees in training programs, aligning with codes and company standards. You will develop lesson plans, assess trainee performance, and mentor staff.

Ideal candidates have strong plumbing knowledge, safety discipline, and the ability to teach technical concepts effectively in both classroom and field settings; travel to project sites is expected.