at WSU Tech in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Overview / Job Summary:
This role includes providing instruction in both classroom and workshop settings, demonstrating techniques in sheet metal operations, and supporting projects and assessments. The contractor will assist in creating a dynamic learning environment that encourages student engagement and skill development.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:
- Deliver engaging face-to-face and online instruction across all work process areas of the plumbing apprenticeship curriculum.
- Conduct hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises for pipe fitting, installation, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
- Assess apprentice competency through written exams, performance evaluations, and practical demonstrations.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and competency achievement.
- Collaborate with employers and on-the-job mentors to ensure alignment between classroom instruction and workplace learning.
- Integrate current plumbing codes (IPC, UPC), OSHA safety regulations, Kansas state requirements, and emerging technologies into instruction.
- Provide individualized instruction and support for apprentices with varying skill levels and learning needs.
- Participate in program meetings, curriculum reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
- Ensure all instruction meets U.S. Department of Labor and Kansas Department of Commerce apprenticeship standards.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment that fosters skill development and career advancement.
Required:
- Current Kansas Plumbing License (Journeyman-level or Master) in good standing.
- Demonstrated expertise in residential, commercial, and/or industrial plumbing installations and service.
- Strong knowledge of International Plumbing Code (IPC), Kansas plumbing codes, and OSHA safety standards.
Preferred:
- Previous experience training, teaching, or mentoring apprentices or entry-level plumbers.
