Building Construction Occupations & Plumbing Job McKeesport area,Pennsylvania USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Job Description

Job Title:

Building Construction Occupations & Plumbing Instructor

Reports To:

Director of Career and Technical Education

Department:
Career and Technical Education (CTE), High School

Career Cluster:
Architecture & Construction (CIP Codes: 46.9999 & 46.0503)

The Building Construction Occupations & Plumbing Instructor will launch and co‑teach in a dynamic Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. This role is uniquely designed to provide comprehensive preparation in the construction technology field, with a strict and specialized instructional emphasis on plumbing technology. The instructor will deliver rigorous technical instruction, safety protocols, and hands‑on, scenario‑based training to prepare students for licensed plumbing careers, standard residential and commercial building occupations, and post‑secondary construction trade pathways.

Qualifications

& Certification Requirements

Plumbing (Vocational Certification Code 2055):
Required to deliver the specialized plumbing curriculum.
Building Construction Occupations (Vocational Certification Code 2014) or Technology Education (Certification Code 6075):
Required to deliver general building trades curriculum.
Instructors must hold two or more valid certifications within the cluster to teach the multi‑craft program.
Minimum of four (4) years of recent, full‑time, wage‑earning occupational experience in plumbing, general building contracting, or a directly corresponding construction trade field. A licensed plumber background is highly prioritized.
High school diploma or GED (Required);
Associate or Bachelor’s degree (Preferred).
Ability and willingness to complete a Pennsylvania‑approved CTE teacher certification program (Required). Tuition is reimbursed in full by the district.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with high‑school students in a structured, safety‑focused shop environment. Must be able to work in a co‑teaching environment.
Preferred background:
Prior teaching, apprenticeship instruction, or industry training experience.
Other qualifications acceptable as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities & Duties

Curriculum Delivery & Core Instruction

Deliver high‑quality instruction aligned with PDE’s CTE Task Lists for both Construction Trades and Plumbing Technology.
Focus on plumbing technologies: laying out, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping fixtures and systems for steam, natural gas, hot water, heating, cooling, drainage, and industrial processing.
Provide foundational instruction in secondary construction skills, including basic carpentry, masonry, heating, and electrical operations as they interface with building systems.
Teach technical competencies such as blueprint reading, water distribution, waste removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics, mathematics, cost estimating, and adherence to plumbing codes and industry standards.

Technical & Scenario‑Based Training

Lead practical, hands‑on shop sessions instructing students in correct utilization of hand and power tools, cutting, fitting, fastening, and finishing structural components and piping systems.
Incorporate rigorous simulations and practical testing concerning materials, welding, soldering, and structural inspections.
Prepare, adapt, and submit comprehensive lesson plans meeting state framework standards, program tasks, and individualized student learning objectives.

Safety & Shop Management

Establish, enforce, and document rigorous safety protocols governing all tools, machinery, materials, and specialized plumbing apparatus.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and respectful learning environment.
Maintain detailed student safety training logs, tracking mandatory equipment proficiencies and industry‑recognized credentials.

Industry Partnerships & Program Administration

Collaborate with local general contractors, mechanical agencies, and licensed plumbing professionals to facilitate guest lectures, workplace field trips, and direct student exposure to active job sites.
Establish and coordinate an Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) to ensure curriculum relevancy and local labor…