Instructor - Fire Sprinkler Apprenticeship

Description

SUMMARY:

 Fire Sprinkler Apprenticeship Instructors are responsible for establishing a community of learning and rigor for our sprinkler fitters. Our teachers work collaboratively with students, colleagues, employers, and administrators to ensure each student has mastered the necessary skills they need to become a successful individual in and out of the workplace. Which includes training, documentation, audits, and reporting. Provide enhanced and robust training for field employees to make certain they are well-trained and well-supported to provide the best quality work. Assess the effectiveness of training by evaluating the performance of field employees. Coordinate training, and competency testing and provide hands-on support in the field to ensure success through multi-modality training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and conducts classroom training for “fire protection industry” training to both management and hourly team members
• Assist in the selection of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Coordinates and conducts behavioral safety training
• Develop and implement training documentation changes and signage
• Documents and communicates property damage reports
• PC literate to include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to interpret and carry out instructions
• Ability to organize and conduct training classes for audiences at all levels of the organization
• Ability to develop and proof training materials
• Proven presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Must have well-rounded knowledge of NFPA 13 standards

*Reliable and predictable attendance is required for the function of this job*

*Duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time*

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Knowledge

Fifth-year college or university program certificate; or two to four years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Fire Sprinkler Fitter Certification; OSHA and CPR/First Aid

Physical Requirements

This job requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, and arms to reach, climb and balance, stooping, kneel, crouching, talking and hearing; lift up to 100lbs; and have clear, color vision.

1. Standing: Remains in standing position to perform various functions of the job.
2. Climbing: ascending and descending ladders and the like.
3. Crouching: Bending the body downward or forward by bending the leg and spine.
4. Handling: Seizes, helps, or works with hands.
5. Lifting: Raises or lowers tools and piping.
6. Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction.
7. Vision: visual acuity to be thorough and accurate in the work assigned.
8. Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
9. Talking: Communicating by phone and in person.
10. Walking and moving about on foot.

*Reference the Essential Function of the Fire Sprinkler Installer Form signed by the new hire.

Interpersonal Skills

Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.