FACILITY MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTOR Adjunct Pool

The Adjunct Facility Maintenance Instructor is responsible for providing high quality industry standard education to students in a manner that prepares successful program graduates for entry-level employment in the Facilities Maintenance Engineer field. Specific instructional responsibilities include building care and maintenance carpentry plumbing electrical and boiler certification.

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGEmaintains a vacancy pool of qualified faculty interested in temporary teaching positions. Adjunct (part-time) faculty are responsible for preparing and providing instruction for students in the classroom. This part-time position may become available at any time and is typically filled on a quarterly basis.

Salary reflects July 1 2025 through June 30 2026 academic year.

Essential Functions

• Provide individualized instruction through effective use of learning modalities instructional materials and appropriate media support to conduct classroom lecture course work and laboratory projects to prepare students with the practical skills essential for entry-level professional employment.
• Plan and develop meaningful student learning experiences based upon current industry or business practices

• Must have experience with safe handling and control of hazardous material

• Mentor encourage counsel and guide students toward the completion of program requirements i.e. course assignments interpersonal relationships career goals and responsible work habits.
• Facilitate a process for on-going student input for instructional and program improvement.
• Ensure that appropriate safety practices are used at all times students are knowledgeable of safety techniques and all equipment is maintained in safe working condition.
• Evaluate and document students competency attainment course progress attendance work based learning experiences and workplace behaviors in accordance with college policy and/or procedures.
• Maintain required written and computerized records and respond to requests for information in a timely manner.
• Participate in curriculum development revision and implementation that incorporates the principles of diversity and pluralism
• Promote program growth through retention and recruitment
• Develop and maintain full program curriculum documentation in accordance with the approved college format and ensure that instruction is consistent with current industry or business standards technologies procedures equipment and materials.
• Validate and review course competencies and skills required for industry entry level employment in the industry or profession and adapt curriculum to match those skills

• Grade and evaluate students in a timely manner based on curriculum taught to ensure students learning outcomes are met.
• Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation and ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications.
• Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and provide assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
• Assist with program budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.

• Establish and maintain respective industry professional relationships.
• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
• Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention completion and progression.
• Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students and maintain student job placement records.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Once offer of employment is made a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employees suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.
• This position is required to work on campus
• This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union.
• Maintain first aid/CPR certification
• Valid Washington State Drivers License and reliable vehicle for reimbursable travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Facility Maintenance Engineering or closely related field. Can substitute with experience.

• Must have been actively and gainfully employed in the industry a minimum of 5-7 years.
• Must have 1-3 years experience in carpentry plumbing electrical and grounds care experience.

• Bachelor Degree in Facility Maintenance Engineering or closely related field.

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working with persons of disability and/or learning-disabled persons.
• Prior experience working as a building engineer.
• Prior teaching or training experience.

Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age perceived or actual physical or mental disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status creed religion honorably discharged veteran or military status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries please contact Title IX Coordinator Marcus Harvey Executive Director of Human Resources at 253.680.7180 or. For Section 504 contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole Vice President of Student Services at 253.680.7005. All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave. Tacoma WA 98405.