Plumbing Instructor (Journeyman)

The College of St. Joseph the Worker in Steubenville, Ohio is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Journeyman Plumber to join our growing trades program. This role is ideal for a craftsman who excels in residential and/or commercial plumbing work and who desires to mentor the next generation of tradesmen within a faithfully Catholic educational environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Journeyman Plumber will perform and supervise field installations alongside students enrolled in the College's plumbing program. This includes hands-on project work, ensuring proper technique, upholding safety standards, and-when needed-assisting instructors with classroom or lab-based Related Instruction. This role requires integrity, patience, professionalism, and a genuine desire to form young tradesmen both in technical competence and personal character.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform residential and/or commercial plumbing installations and service tasks.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide students during on-site installations and lab sessions.
• Assist faculty with classroom or lab instruction as needed.
• Create accurate material take-offs and coordinate material procurement through local suppliers.
• Maintain jobsite organization, safety protocols, and accurate documentation.
• Support the mission, culture, and formation goals of the College.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years of journeyman-level plumbing experience in residential or commercial settings.
• Skilled in installing and assembling various piping materials and systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience supervising apprentices on active job sites.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, prints, and isometrics.
• Competent in material take-offs and coordinating orders with suppliers.
• Demonstrated integrity, work ethic, and patience-particularly when mentoring developing tradesmen.

FAITH & MISSION REQUIREMENTS

Because the College of St. Joseph the Worker exists to form tradesmen in both skill and virtue, the ideal applicant will:

• Be a practicing and faithful Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Strive to live a virtuous, sacramental, and prayerful life.
• Uphold and assent to the orthodox teachings of the Catholic Church as articulated by the Magisterium.
• Be committed to modeling moral character, professional virtue, and Christian discipleship for students.

These qualities are essential to the mission-centered environment of the College and its unified approach to intellectual, manual, and spiritual formation.

PREFERRED / BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Gas certification
• Welding certifications
• Backflow testing/repair certification
• Experience instructing or mentoring apprentices
• Experience in apprenticeship/OJT-style programs

BENEFITS & CULTURE

• The opportunity to form young tradesmen in a distinctly Catholic, mission-driven institution.
• Hands-on, meaningful work with real-world projects.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.