Plumbing Instructor

O'Connor Plumbing•Frederick, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The In-House Plumbing Instructor is responsible for developing the technical knowledge, hands-on skills, and professional growth of apprentices, technicians, and plumbing professionals at O'Connor Plumbing. This position combines classroom instruction, field coaching, curriculum development, and skills evaluation to ensure employees meet company standards, licensing requirements, and industry best practices. The instructor serves as both an educator and mentor, helping build a highly skilled workforce while supporting O'Connor Plumbing's commitment to quality workmanship, safety, and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

Maryland Journeyman or Master Plumber License preferred (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 7 years of plumbing experience.
Extensive knowledge of residential and commercial plumbing.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to teach employees with varying skill levels.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Previous training or instructional experience.
Experience mentoring apprentices.
NCCER Instructor Certification (preferred).
OSHA 30 Certification.
Experience creating training curriculum.
Microsoft Office and Learning Management System (LMS) experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom and hands-on plumbing instruction.
Teach residential and commercial plumbing systems.
Demonstrate proper installation, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
Conduct practical labs and live demonstrations.
Train employees on company-specific standards and procedures.
Develop and update plumbing training curriculum.
Create lesson plans, presentations, quizzes, and practical exercises.
Build structured learning paths for apprentices and technicians.
Maintain training materials that align with Maryland plumbing code and industry best practices.
Perform ride-along with apprentices and technicians.
Observe work quality and provide coaching.
Demonstrate proper jobsite procedures.
Reinforce safety, efficiency, and customer service standards.
Conduct written and practical competency assessments.
Evaluate employee readiness for advancement.
Document training progress and certifications.
Recommend promotions based on demonstrated competencies.
Teach OSHA safety practices.
Instruct employees on PPE requirements.
Conduct equipment safety demonstrations.
Reinforce lockout/tagout, confined space awareness, ladder safety, and jobsite hazard recognition.
Mentor apprentices through each phase of training.
Monitor apprenticeship progression.
Coordinate with supervisors regarding apprentice development.
Assist employees preparing for journeyman licensing examinations.
Maintain digital training records.
Track attendance and completion rates.
Update learning management systems and training databases.
Generate reports for Career Development leadership.
Identify skill gaps throughout the company.
Recommend new training programs.
Research new plumbing technologies and code updates.
Support implementation of improved installation methods.