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Plumbing and Heating Instuctor


Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 32 - 32
Posted: 13 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At JEVS we help the people we serve lead self-determined connected and hopeful lives that strengthen themselves their families and their communities. Our team is more than 1000 strong serving the Greater Philadelphia community tirelessly for over 80 years. Our programs are designed to help individuals have a better quality of life. We serve those with disabilities and people facing tough socio-economic conditions. We believe everyone deserves fulfilling jobs educational opportunities and access to vital services.

JEVS Human Services has an exciting opportunity to join the team at ourOrleans Technical College as a Plumbing and Heating Instructor. Under the supervision of the Academic Affairs Director the instructor will be responsible for teaching students through hands-on projects and theory in safety math and other basics of plumbing and heating.

Responsibilities:

Provide instruction as specified in the curriculum in the basics of plumbing and heating

Supervise students in hands-on trades tasks

Provide evaluation of students on hands-on activities

Provide testing of students knowledge of theory

Prepare curricula materials

Utilize varying delivery methods and media to keep students engaged with the lesson for the full class day

Ensure that safety classroom and school rules are followed consistently and take appropriate measures when they are not

Ensure that classroom and shop areas are kept clean and orderly

Maintain student attendance and grade rosters

Ensure that a professional training environment is maintained in the classroom and shop areas at all times

Place orders for supplies and materials according to school policy in a timely manner to ensure the smooth progression of instruction

Perform related duties and assignments as required

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicate regularly with Student & Career Services teams regarding student performance as it relates to job openings and potential employers.

Implement changes to curricula and lesson plans to incorporate approved/relevant online and digital content new textbooks new testing software new instructor resources new equipment

Digest Program Advisory Committee (employer) input; accommodate improvements as necessary when recommended by management.

Maintain and utilize daily lesson plans that accurately reflect course curriculum

Continually develop and refine classroom management and effective presentation skills

Consistently assign and assess student library projects in accordance with accreditation standards

Ensure that safety classroom and school rules are followed consistently and that a professional training environment is maintained in the classroom and shop areas at all times

Develop and adhere to a regular schedule to take and report inventory in workshop.

Submit purchase requests according to policy and process; assist with confirming delivery and receipt of materials

Revise Bill of Materials requirements annually

Assist with new instructor interviews/hiring process

Evaluate growth opportunities for Orleans Technical College by providing input to customized training opportunities; short-term training opportunities

Suggest and participate in professional development (in person and online) opportunities to remain current in field of training as well as in effective instruction methods

Where applicable maintain industry certifications

Participate in graduation ceremonies

This position is part-time Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-10:15pm.

Part-time instructor pay rate is $32.50.

Qualifications:

  • 3 years experience diagnosing maintaining and repairing residential and commercial systems; experience working with heat pumps gas and oil-fired furnaces ductwork radiant heat etc.
  • Knowledge of electrical theory and heating theory is a must
  • Must have experience soldering and brazing

The base pay for this position is $32.50 Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included valued appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement retention and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity inclusion and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders build our teams and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services employees our community partners and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what its like to be a part of the JEVS team visit our careers page athttps:// individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contactyourrecruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a persons gender gender identity age race color religion creed sexual preference or orientation marital status national origin ancestry citizenship military status veteran status disability or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.


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