Plumbing Instructor

IES Residential is seeking a passionate and experienced Plumbing Instructor to help develop the next generation of plumbing professionals in Lakeland, Florida. This role is ideal for an accomplished plumbing professional eager to share expertise through engaging classroom instruction, hands-on training, and real-world simulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction focused on residential plumbing systems, installation methods, safety procedures, and industry standards.
• Teach curriculum aligned with applicable plumbing codes, company procedures, licensing requirements, and industry best practices.
• Develop practical exercises and real-world simulations that prepare students to contribute effectively in the field.
• Coach, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to students with varying skill and experience levels.
• Evaluate student performance through testing, demonstrations, classroom participation, and hands-on assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance, training progress, certification, and program completion records.
• Partner with division leadership and field personnel to identify training needs and coordinate on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Create and update lesson plans, instructional materials, and specialty courses based on code changes, new technologies, and business needs.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive classroom, laboratory, and training environment.
• Support employee onboarding, licensing preparation, continuing education, and workforce development initiatives.
• Travel periodically to local divisions, training sites, and other company locations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on residential plumbing experience.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, installation practices, troubleshooting methods, and applicable plumbing codes.
• Experience in single-family and multifamily residential construction is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and mentor students with different learning styles and experience levels.
• Strong organization, classroom management, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards, trade regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn training-related technology and software.
• Relevant plumbing licenses or industry certifications are preferred and required when necessary to perform the position’s duties.
• Prior teaching, coaching, or training experience is preferred but not required.
• Spanish-speaking ability is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings, including background and motor vehicle record checks.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous plumbing installation, service, construction, or related field experience preferred.
• Previous instructional, training, mentoring, or supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work performed in classroom, laboratory, shop, and training environments.
• Use audiovisual equipment, plumbing tools, and instructional materials.
• Travel as required to support project and operational needs.
• Ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as business needs require.
• Stand, walk, climb ladders and stairs, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Sit for extended periods while driving to and between job sites.
• Work on active job sites, indoors and outdoors, including attics, crawlspaces, and confined or elevated spaces, with exposure to varying weather, construction noise, dust, and other job site conditions.
• Wear safety gear such as Personal Protective Equipment.
• Maintain dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance to meet customer service and operational needs.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Perform all work on-site and in person; this is not a remote or hybrid position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Company 401K plan with employer contribution match.
• Company paid time off.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Choice of medical coverage including prescription and short-term disability plans.
• Choice of dental and vision coverage.
• Optional long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet coverage.
• Auto and home insurance discount programs.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.