Facilities Maintenance Instructor

What You’ll Teach

You’ll provide a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction covering core facilities maintenance skills, including:

HVAC fundamentals

Basic electrical systems and troubleshooting

Plumbing and repairs

Carpentry and general building maintenance

Painting and finishing

Hand and power tool use

Preventive maintenance

Workplace and OSHA-related safety practices

Employability skills and professional workplace practices

What You’ll Do

Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on technical instruction.
Demonstrate proper maintenance procedures, tool use, PPE, and safe work practices.
Develop practical exercises, instructional materials, and student assessments.
Monitor student progress and provide coaching, feedback, tutoring, and remediation when needed.
Maintain a safe, organized classroom and training lab.
Help students develop teamwork, punctuality, problem-solving, and other employability skills.
Maintain attendance, grades, training, supply, and student progress records.
Assist with curriculum updates as industry standards and technologies evolve.
Work with program staff to support student retention and career success.
Develop relationships with employers and industry partners to support site visits and employment opportunities.
Participate in student recruitment and promotion of Tec Centro training programs.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 4 years of hands-on facilities maintenance or related skilled trades experience.
Working knowledge of multiple building maintenance areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or general repairs.
Strong understanding of workplace safety, tools, equipment, and proper maintenance practices.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and patiently.
Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and instructional purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

Journeyman-level training, technical school, apprenticeship, or other post-secondary education.
Relevant trade licenses or professional certifications.
Previous teaching, training, supervision, or mentoring experience.
Experience working with adult or non-traditional learners.

Ideal Candidate

Someone with a solid foundation in general building maintenance, including a working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. We are not necessarily looking for an expert in every trade, but someone with enough hands-on experience across these areas to teach the fundamentals of facility maintenance effectively.