Trades Instructor

The Fedcap Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,288 - 56,575; Full time

Job summary

The Fedcap Group is seeking a Trades Instructor to educate students in plumbing through hands-on demonstrations and theory-based instruction. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in plumbing and will be responsible for preparing students for entry-level positions.

Responsibilities include instructing students on plumbing systems, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining accurate attendance and evaluation records. A High School Diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the plumbing trade.
• Experience in teaching or instructing skilled trades preferred.
• Thorough understanding of plumbing systems and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in plumbing systems and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate hands-on techniques related to plumbing installation and maintenance.
• Provide evaluations and maintain attendance records.

Skills

Plumbing systems knowledge

Teaching skills

Safety procedures understanding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manually operated and power tools

Safety equipment/apparel

Job description

Job Summary

The Trades Instructor will educate students using Apex curriculum to become proficient in their trade. The Trades Instructor is responsible for delivering and facilitating a prescribed curriculum through a combination of in-class/virtual theory-based instruction and hands‑on demonstration/application of skilled trades. The Trades Instructor will prepare and educate students to assume entry level positions within their respective trade.

Job Description

For the Plumbing Program, the Trades Instructor will provide instruction in residential and commercial plumbing systems including pipe installation, fixture installation, drain, waste and vent systems, water distribution systems, blueprint reading, plumbing code requirements, boiler systems, sprinkler systems, and plumbing safety procedures.

Compensation

51,432/yr

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in theory and hands‑on curriculum in a classroom environment within the subject of skilled trades and plumbing systems.
• Teach students proper installation, maintenance, and repair techniques related to residential and commercial plumbing systems.
• Demonstrate plumbing procedures including pipe cutting, threading, soldering, brazing, fixture installation, and drain, waste and vent (DWV) installation.
• Instruct students on the safe use and operation of plumbing tools, equipment, and testing devices.
• Teach blueprint reading, plumbing schematics, plumbing code requirements, and industry safety standards.
• Demonstrate boiler systems, sprinkler systems, water supply systems, and fixture installation techniques.
• Determine the best method to deliver needed training and course instruction; prepare materials, locations, and supplies accordingly.
• Explain and demonstrate jobs and tasks to be performed.
• Explain, demonstrate, and emphasize all safety aspects of jobs and tasks; review any applicable job safety analysis with each student.
• Schedule, organize, and provide supplemental training when necessary.
• Conduct refresher training and make‑up sessions when necessary.
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained for optimum performance and safety.
• Guide, assign, schedule, and supervise the work of students; ensure work is completed in accordance with assigned curriculum.
• Ensure each assigned student follows all safety standards.
• Provide student evaluations based on performance and goals set by Apex curriculum in a timely and constructive manner.
• Compile accurate attendance records and grade entries and ensure they are maintained and submitted timely per state and accrediting standards.
• Ensure each assigned student follows all established rules and meets expectations for appropriate conduct within the school.
• Participate and successfully complete all professional development sessions as required by accrediting and state standards.
• Participate in all individual career development sessions as required.
• Maintain trades licenses as needed per state and accrediting standards.
• Function as an ambassador and liaison for Apex Technical School.
• Contribute to organization success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team results.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Equipment Skills

• Thorough understanding of the correct and safe operation of all manually operated and power related tools and equipment.
• Use of safety equipment/apparel.

Software Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Classroom

Required Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the plumbing trade and/or related skilled trades instruction.