Construction Trainer (Adult)
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Overview
Compensation
$78,000-$95,000/year
Job Description
Position Overview: The Construction Trainer teaches trainees basic construction skills necessary for commercial and residential construction, utilizing established technical and safety curricula leading to certification. The trainer provides classroom instruction, hands-on work experience, and modifies the Construction and Work Readiness curriculum as required to meet trainee and program needs. Additionally, the trainer will expose trainees to local unions and prepare them to enter union apprenticeships.
The successful candidate has a problem-solving mindset, high integrity, and the ability to undertake multiple tasks. This individual will also be expected to work independently and must possess the ability to prioritize various high-level responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Development:
- Design and update training programs to cover the latest industry standards, safety regulations, and construction techniques.
- Work with a team to develop cohort training schedules each term.
- Modify Construction and Work Readiness curriculum and materials as required to meet trainee and program needs.
Instruction:
- Teach both theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to various construction trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and masonry.
- Facilitate classroom content related to construction and workforce development.
- Provide ongoing engaging hands-on training.
- Utilize the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) to prepare participants for certification and access to Building Trades' registered apprenticeship programs.
Safety Training:
- Emphasize the importance of safety on construction sites.
- Train workers on proper use of equipment, personal protective gear, and emergency procedures.
- Ensure adequate and appropriate construction safety procedures are in place, taught, and enforced consistently.
- Prepare participants for OSHA-10 certification in worksite safety practices.
Skill Assessment:
- Evaluate trainees' performance through assessments, practical tests, and on-the-job observations to ensure they meet required competency levels.
- Keep track of the cohort's progress, completion of training hours, and certifications.
- Submit elective grades on time.
Hands-on Demonstrations:
- Provide live demonstrations of construction techniques, tools, and equipment usage to enhance learning and practical understanding.
- Regularly transport participants to and from approved job-sites and provide off-site supervision.
Mentoring:
- Offer guidance and support to trainees, helping them navigate challenges and develop their careers in construction.
- Arrange and participate in participants' family meetings, service meetings, and team meetings.
- Coordinate wrap-around services with other providers.
Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure all training materials and methods comply with local, state, and federal regulations and industry standards.
- Implement strategies to meet the goals and objectives of the organization's pre-apprenticeship preparation construction program.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continually enhance training programs.
- Incorporate current green construction techniques into all lesson planning.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Attend and participate in all mandatory meetings.
- Foster positive relationships with community members and partner organizations.
- Participate in cultural and community building activities/events.
- Perform outreach to recruit participants and educate the community on services.
- Carry out intake and eligibility, conduct participant assessments, and complete service plans.
- Enter data into participant databases and assist in writing periodic program reports.
- Maintain vehicle log by tracking mileage, maintenance, and repair needs.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry.
- Minimum of 2 years working in a training environment.
- Industry-recognized trainer certification preferred.
- 5+ years of Union experience preferred.
- Spanish language skills (verbal and written) preferred.
- Valid California Driver's License, clean DMV record & adequate auto insurance.
- Must submit to a Department of Justice Criminal background check.
- Initial TB employment clearance required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull 50-pound loads.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials.
- Availability to work some Saturdays and nights when needed.
Benefits:
- Health (Kaiser), Vision (VSP), and Dental Insurance (Delta) (100% Company Paid).
- 18 paid holidays.
- Retirement Plan.
- 40 hours of sick time.
- PTO accrues after your first year anniversary
- 9-day work schedule (every other Friday off)
How to Apply: The position will remain open until filled. Applications can be made through Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE YOUR APPLICATION. (No recruiters and no phone calls, please).
EntreNous is an equal-opportunity employer. EntreNous strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals who share lived experiences with the communities we serve. In particular, EntreNous welcomes applicants who are formerly incarcerated and/or justice-involved.
It is the policy of EntreNous to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
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