Part Time Facilities Maintenance Technology Instructor

Job Description

The Facilities Maintenance Technology Instructor delivers hands-on and classroom instruction to adult learners in the Facilities Maintenance Technology program. The instructor ensures that students gain the technical, safety, and job readiness skills required for entry-level employment in building and facility maintenance. Instruction covers multiple trade areas, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC fundamentals, interior/exterior repair, safety/OSHA standards, and customer service. The instructor assists in updating current curriculum;

providing quality instruction for a diverse student population; and performing instructional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, core values, policies and procedures of the College.

Examples of Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide engaging, competency-based instruction aligned with the Facilities Maintenance Technology curriculum.

• Teach theory, applied skills, and safety practices in classroom, lab, and/or shop environments.

• Deliver instruction in areas such as OSHA/safety, math and measurement, blueprint reading, carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC basics, interior/exterior repair, painting/finishing, and forklift safety.

• Demonstrate, supervise, and assess students in hands-on skill development.

• Always ensure compliance with OSHA and industry-standard safety procedures.

• Monitor student attendance, performance, and progress; provide academic support as needed.

• Assess student competency through tests, projects, demonstrations, and practical evaluations.

• Maintain instructional materials, tools, and supplies; request replacements when needed.

• Collaborate with WEDC staff and Esperanza staff to ensure program success and student outcomes.

• Maintain accurate course records, grading, and reporting per College requirements.

• Support student career readiness, including workplace professionalism, customer service, and employability skills.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Typical

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:

• Broad working knowledge of facility maintenance skills, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC fundamentals, safety, and repair practices.

• Strong instructional and communication skills; ability to explain and demonstrate concepts to diverse learners.

• Commitment to workplace safety and OSHA compliance.

• Ability to manage classroom and shop environments effectively.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with College and community partners.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in construction trades, building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or related field;

• A college degree is NOT required

• Current job specific credentials or certification preferred

Supplemental Information:

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

• Conditions may require walking, stooping, climbing, pushing, pulling, heavy lifting (less than or equal to 50 pounds), high climbing, bending, working in awkward positions handling equipment and materials.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50…