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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.

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