Director of Instruction & Training – Skilled Trades (Plumbing | HVAC | Electrical)

Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin • Full-time • Madison, Wisconsin, United States • $75,000 - $105,000 / year • 2m ago

ABC of Wisconsin is seeking an experienced licensed trade professional to serve as our Director of Instruction & Training within one of these trades: Plumbing, Electrical, or HVAC.

If you are a seasoned Master or Journeyperson in Plumbing, HVAC, or Electrical and interested in shaping the next generation of tradespeople, this is your opportunity.

This role combines hands-on instruction with leadership. You will teach, mentor instructors, and help build a high-quality training program from the ground up.

Why This Role Is Different

· Be part of launching a new trade center school.

· Lead and mentor other instructors.

· Stay connected to the trade while impacting the future workforce.

· Help design curriculum and training standards.

· Play a key role in shaping apprenticeship education in Wisconsin.

What You’ll Do

Teach & Inspire

· Provide classroom and lab instruction in your licensed trade (Plumbing, HVAC, or Electrical).

· Deliver hands-on, real-world training to registered apprentices.

· Adapt teaching styles to meet diverse adult learners.

Lead & Develop Instructors

· Supervise, mentor, and evaluate trade instructors.

· Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management.

· Build a culture of accountability, safety, and excellence.

Help Build the Program

· Support curriculum development aligned with industry standards.

· Oversee lab safety, materials, and equipment.

· Collaborate with industry partners and advisory committees.

· Support apprentices participating in craft competitions.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

· Master or Journeyperson License in Plumbing, HVAC, or Electrical.

· 5–7 years of commercial/industrial trade experience.

· 2–5 years of teaching or instructional experience.

· Supervisory experience (hiring, coaching, performance management).

Preferred:

· Experience working with adult learners.

· OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

· First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Ideal Candidate

· A Master tradesperson in a leadership role.

· An experienced instructor excited to help launch a new school.

· A field leader or foreman interested in shaping workforce development.

· Passionate about mentoring the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

Work Environment

This position operates in both classroom and lab/shop settings. Ability to lift 50+ lbs required.

Join Us

This is a great opportunity to help build something new while continuing to work in the trade you know and love. Apply today and help shape the future of skilled trades education in Wisconsin.

ABC of Wisconsin is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Experience:

Commercial/industrial trade: 5 years (Preferred)
teaching or instructional: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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