Building Maintenance Service Tech Instructor

SOME•Washington, DC

17d•Onsite

About The Position

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is seeking an experienced instructor for its Center for Employment Training (CET), a tuition-free adult workforce training program in Northeast Washington, DC. The instructor develops and delivers dynamic, hands-on building maintenance training that prepares adult learners for industry-recognized certifications and careers. The role combines technical instruction with workplace-readiness training and supports CET’s mission of helping people move out of homelessness and poverty into living-wage careers. The instructor manages the classroom, coordinates and maintains curriculum, and helps students build technical and professional skills. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week), and reports to the Instructional Manager. The salary range is $70,000–$73,000, commensurate with experience. This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of building maintenance experience in a residential or apartment setting.
Certification in electrical, carpentry, HVAC, or plumbing.
Knowledge of maintenance operations and OSHA requirements.
Time-management skills and ability to prioritize.
Ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
Teaching ability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Organization and attention to detail.
Presentation skills.
Ability to set professional boundaries.
Supervisory skills.
Ability to multitask and remain productive amid competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Deliver building maintenance service courses to students.
Maintain curriculum in accordance with Technical Advisory Committee recommendations and CET’s holistic mission, updating it as needed.
Maintain and develop a program manual containing lesson plans, quizzes, and tests for the approved curriculum.
Adapt teaching approaches to course topics and use experiential, tactical, and relational methods, including lectures, role-play, group projects, individual assignments, games, and field trips.
Prepare explicit and comprehensive written instructional materials for trainees.
Differentiate instruction for learners at multiple levels using approaches such as creative grouping and leveled assignments.
Ensure eligible students take the occupational credential exam at the designated time.