Plumbing Trainer

About the position

The Plumbing Trainer will be part of the Meskwaki Nation Apprenticeship Program, classified as a non-exempt position. The role involves daily supervision and mentorship of apprenticeship participants in various plumbing settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial environments. The trainer will be responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment, organizing and maintaining daily records, and assisting in the coordination of service calls and mechanical construction projects. Additionally, the trainer will help plan and coordinate on-the-job and learning lab activities, assess and evaluate participants, and develop on-the-job learning in accordance with the program's curriculum. The trainer will also complete plumbing projects in a timely manner, create project plans, and ensure adherence to US Department of Labor Apprenticeship Standards. Participation in an after-hours on-call schedule may also be required, along with other assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Follow established rules and regulations; maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Daily supervision & mentorship of Meskwaki Apprenticeship Program participants in residential/commercial/industrial plumbing.
• Organize, file and maintain daily records.
• Assist in the coordination of service call & mechanical construction projects.
• Assist in the planning & coordination of on the job and learning lab activities.
• Assist in the assessment/evaluation of Meskwaki Apprenticeship Program participants.
• Assist in the development & execution of on the job learning in accordance to the Meskwaki Apprenticeship Program curriculum.
• Complete commercial/residential plumbing projects in a timely manner as assigned.
• Assist in the creation of project plans; materials, quotes, budgets, timelines.
• Effectively integrate technology and sustainable building practices into the apprenticeship learning environment.
• Insure adherence to US Department of Labor Apprenticeship Standards.
• Participate in After Hours On-Call schedule as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years/10,000 hours on the job experience in Plumbing.
• A minimum of a Journeyperson's license in plumbing.
• Masters license in plumbing preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Minimum 3 years' experience of jobsite management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in teambuilding and teamwork.
• Strong organizational and customer relations skills.
• Ability to provide supervision and mentorship for apprenticeship participants.
• Hold a current or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge and proficiency with office and contractor computer programs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters license in plumbing preferred.