Building Maintenance and Repair Faculty (part-time)

We are looking for a skilled building maintenance and repair professional who is passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping others develop practical skills. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across multiple areas of building maintenance, strong communication skills, and the ability to create an engaging, supportive learning environment for diverse learners.

Company Description

A mission-driven organization, LMM has a 56-year history of service to the community and is a recognized leader in implementing best practices for safety net services and providing innovative solutions that assist people on their journey to stability, self-sufficiency, and well-being. Serving Northeast Ohio, we help people obtain job skills and employment, locate safe and stable housing, access supportive services, and overcome barriers to secure second chances in the community.

Position Summary

The Adjunct Instructor – Building Maintenance & Repair is responsible for providing hands-on instruction and practical learning experiences in basic building maintenance, repair, and facility-related skills. This position combines technical knowledge and real-world experience with the ability to teach, coach, and engage learners in a supportive and practical learning environment. The instructor will teach participants foundational skills related to the care, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of residential and/or commercial buildings and systems. Instruction may include classroom discussion, demonstrations, hands-on activities, projects, and supervised practice.

Some of the duties include:

• Develop and deliver engaging, hands-on instruction related to building maintenance and repair
• Teach foundational skills, techniques, and safety practices based on industry best practice standards, in a manner appropriate to the learner population
• Demonstrate proper use, care, and maintenance of materials, equipment, and tools
• Provide clear demonstrations and opportunities for participants to practice newly learned skills
• Adapt instructional methods to accommodate different learning styles, skill levels, and abilities
• Create a learning environment that encourages participation, questions, problem-solving, and skill development
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to help participants build confidence and competency
• Monitor participant progress and communicate concerns, accomplishments, and areas for additional support to program leadership
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized instructional environment.
• Ability to maintain a safe and well-equipped learning environment by ensuring tools, equipment, and instructional materials are properly maintained and promptly addressing or reporting damaged, missing, or unsafe items.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate is an experienced building maintenance and repair professional with at least three years of hands-on experience in building maintenance, construction, skilled trades, or a related field. The candidate will have practical knowledge across multiple areas of building repair and maintenance, along with the ability to teach and engage diverse learners in a hands-on environment. Trade school, technical certification, apprenticeship, or other relevant training is preferred, as is experience developing hands-on instruction or curriculum. Experience working in residential, commercial, institutional, or nonprofit facilities are highly valued.

LMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, that recognizes the value of having staff who reflect different life experiences and backgrounds. We offer excellent benefits, generous PTO and respectable wages.

This is a Part-Time position, and the hourly rate is $30.00.

Go to: https://www.lutheranmetro.org/get-involved/careers/ to complete an online application and attach a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.