Plumbing and Water Systems Paraprofessional

Job Title: Plumbing and Water Systems Paraprofessional

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Department/School/Program: Careerline Tech Center, Holland, MI

Reports To: Director of Careerline Tech Center

Job Type: Full-Time (school year)

Start Date: August, 2026

FLSA: Exempt

Located at the Careerline Tech Center in Holland, MI, our Plumbing and Water Systems Program Paraprofessional supports the instructional and operational needs of our plumbing program. In this role, you will work alongside the lead instructor to deliver state-of-the-art, hands-on training, preparing high school students for valuable industry credentials and future careers in the skilled trades. You will directly impact student success every day by assisting with laboratory/shop supervision, demonstrating proper tool and equipment safety, and maintaining a safe, engaging, and well-equipped learning environment.

Essential Job Functions

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• Assist the instructor in delivering plumbing and water systems training aligned with industry and state standards.
• Demonstrate and model proper safety protocols, tool usage, pipefitting, and mechanical installation procedures.
• Guide and support students through hands-on technical processes in a modern lab/shop environment, including blueprint reading, rough-in plumbing, fixture installation, and system diagnostics.
• Supervise and guide students during equipment maintenance, tool management, and plumbing repair projects.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain shop tools, specialized diagnostic machinery, soldering/brazing equipment, and inventory supplies to ensure readiness for daily instruction.
• Monitor student safety, behavior, engagement, and professionalism; provide supportive redirection to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive studio/shop environment.
• Assist students with modified instruction and reinforcement of curriculum material as needed, including accommodating st...