Property Maintenance Instructor​/Part-Time

Job Description

Renton Technical College is seeking part‑time instructors for our Property Maintenance Program. This faculty member will assist students in gaining skills for entry‑level employment as assistants and possibly as technicians for property maintenance at apartment complexes. The instructor will cover subjects applicable to painting, curb appeal, flooring installation, drywall, electrical, plumbing, and general repairs, and will teach safety, emergency procedures, first aid & CPR, hand tools, power tools, and equipment use.

Work readiness, communication, and construction/maintenance vocabulary are emphasized.

Reporting to the Dean of Advanced Manufacturing, instruction takes place two nights per week. The 18‑credit certificate program is delivered in one or two courses per quarter over three quarters. No summer classes are offered. A dedicated classroom and lab space are available, including lab equipment appropriate for training.

• Demonstrating multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and creating an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Effectively teach the adopted curriculum for the certificate program in property maintenance.
• Set up and maintain the lab environment for hands‑on demonstrations and practice.
• Administer health and safety measures in accordance with campus policies.
• Contribute to the development and updating of the curriculum.
• Design inclusive instructional strategies, including classroom, small group and individualized instruction, to reach all students, and select and evaluate the materials needed to implement these strategies.
• Work effectively with students from academically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain and submit accurate records of student progress and program reports.
• Provide for the orderly conduct of program learning activities, individual student learning needs and the appropriate evaluation of student progress toward attaining the learning objectives.
• Administer and interpret college procedures; resolve issues, resulting in mutual respect and tolerance for varying points of view.
• Maintain office hours convenient to students.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated leadership or participation in institutional programs with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio‑economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 months of hire) the production of accessible content, whether print or electronic.
• Associate’s degree in a related trade preferred.
• At least (2) years’ work experience in a related maintenance occupation (considered to be journey level work).
• Experience teaching or providing group training to employees.
• Have or acquire within 90 days of initial employment an industrial first aid certificate and an industrial safety and hygiene certificate.
• Demonstrated interest and ability to work successfully with students, staff and the community.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Successful experience using tact, discretion and courtesy while interacting with all persons.
• Demonstrated attention to detail is required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Lecture (theory) credits are compensated at $1,090…