Employment Opportunities

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is seeking a qualified and experienced Residential Service Plumbing Instructor. The instructor will teach courses related to residential plumbing systems, service and repair, and code compliance. This position involves classroom and hands-on lab instruction, curriculum development, student assessment, and industry engagement to ensure students are prepared for employment and apprenticeship opportunities in the plumbing trade.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in residential service plumbing, including diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of water supply, drainage, and fixtures.
• Teach plumbing codes, blueprint reading, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe and organized lab environment with functional plumbing mockups.
• Develop and revise curriculum to reflect current industry standards and licensing requirements.
• Assess student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and student recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with local plumbing employers and apprenticeship programs.

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach and demonstrate plumbing techniques clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in residential plumbing tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Classroom management and instructional planning.
• Basic computer literacy for grading and instructional materials.

Required Knowledge

• Residential plumbing systems including water heaters, fixtures, piping, and drainage.
• Plumbing codes and standards.
• Safety practices and OSHA regulations.
• Blueprint and schematic reading.
• Troubleshooting and repair techniques for residential plumbing.

Commensurate with education and experience. 

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in residential plumbing service and repair.
• Valid State Journeyman or Master Plumber License.

• Associate degree or higher in Plumbing Technology, Construction, or related field.
• Prior teaching or training experience in an industrial, technical, or vocational setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Please submit online application via: www.hgtc.edu/hr attaching resume.