Technical Instructor- Plumbing

Power Design, Inc.; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

On-campus amenities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. seeks a Technical Plumbing Trainer to lead hands-on plumbing training, mentor apprentices, and support skill development across field and office teams.

You will design curricula, conduct evaluations, and collaborate with subject matter experts, apprenticeship partners, and industry groups to strengthen our plumbing capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in commercial plumbing construction.
• Active plumbing license or ability to obtain licensure in Florida.
• Supervisory experience in mentoring crews preferred.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills for group and one-on-one coaching.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office tools and field reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person, hands-on plumbing training to apprentices, field employees, and office staff at training facilities or job sites.
• Teach plumbing best practices, installation standards, safety expectations, and field procedures.
• Conduct technical evaluations for new hires and promotions.
• Mentor apprentices through classroom, labs, and coaching.
• Design and maintain training content, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Collaborate with SMEs and field leaders to improve programs.
• Partner with apprenticeship programs (ABC, NCCER) and industry groups.
• Represent Power Design in the community for trade advocacy and recruitment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

5+ years commercial plumbing

Supervisory/mentorship experience

Strong communication & facilitation

Teaching/training focus

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to explain complex concepts

Education

Active Plumbing license (FL) or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Position

Power Design is looking for a Plumbing expert who wants to take their field experience and use it to develop people - not just projects. In this role, you’ll lead hands-on technical training in our state-of-the-art training facilities, mentor apprentices, and support the technical growth of our field and office employees across the Plumbing scope. You will also conduct technical skill evaluations for new hires and internal promotions, helping ensure that our field talent is placed confidently and successfully on projects.

As a Technical Plumbing Trainer, you will play a key role in strengthening field capability, ensuring consistent installation quality, and shaping the next generation of Plumbing professionals at Power Design.

If you love the plumbing trade, enjoy teaching others, and want a role where you can directly influence careers and workforce development, this is your next move.

Position Details / Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person, hands-on plumbing technical training to apprentices, field employees, and office employees (primarily in our training facilities and occasionally on active job sites).
• Teach Power Design Plumbing Best Practices, installation standards, safety expectations, and field procedures.
• Conduct technical evaluations for new hires and internal promotion candidates to assess skill level and field readiness.
• Mentor apprentices throughout their development, including classroom instruction, lab-based learning, and coaching.
• Design, develop, and maintain training content, lesson plans, job aids, and assessments that align with project requirements and evolving mechanical codes.
• Partner with subject matter experts and field leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with apprenticeship partners and industry organizations (e.g., ABC, NCCER chapters, or similar plumbing trade programs).
• Represent Power Design in the community by supporting trade advocacy, recruiting, and workforce development initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Active Plumbing license (or meets all requirements to obtain applicable licensure in Florida).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working in commercial plumbing construction (multifamily/high-rise strongly preferred).
• Well-rounded plumbing system installation
• Supervisory experience in managing and mentoring crews preferred
• Knowledge of plumbing systems and installation practices is a plus.
• Passion for teaching and the ability to break down complex technical concepts into practical, clear instructions.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; comfortable speaking to groups and coaching one-on-one.
• Excellent organization and planning abilities with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience training others (classroom or hands-on) preferred, but not required.
• Ability to occasionally adjust work hours to support training needs.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.
• Demonstrates and upholds Power Design's core values:Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation, and Growth.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salaries offered and a generous incentive program
• Flexible work options available to support work-life balance
• Cutting-edge headquarters with an on-campus café, game room with golf simulator, electric scooters, lake with running path, and training facility
• Free access to on-campus fitness center, featuring group fitness classes, personal training sessions, nutritional programs, and state-of-the-art equipment
• Comprehensive benefits packages available, including medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options, short and long-term disability plans, and 401(k) with company matching available
• Generous leave benefits, including paid parental leave, paid time off, and company holidays
• Discounts on a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com membership, and other perks given to all Power Design team members
• Exciting, award-winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun
• Tobacco-free campus

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At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide