Upchurch
A company providing specialized construction and services across various industries.
Workforce Development Specialist /Trainer
Deliver technical training for HVAC, plumbing and mechanical trades to field and office staff.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Facilitate engaging training sessions (in‑person, virtual, and jobsite) covering technical, safety, and professional development topics. • Develop and deliver core technical training for trades, ensuring content is accurate, practical, and aligned with Upchurch standards. • Partner with internal SMEs, training partners, and apprenticeship programs to coordinate accelerated learning opportunities. • Manage training logistics, scheduling, enrollment, attendance tracking, and follow‑up communication. • Conduct field visits, job observations, and on‑the‑job coaching to reinforce skills and identify training needs. • Support onboarding programs for field employees, including technical basics, safety integration, and company processes. • Create training materials, job aids, videos, demonstrations, assessments, and LMS content for Upchurch University. • Maintain competency frameworks and track employee skill progressions across career paths. • Coordinate DOL apprenticeship documentation, enrollment, and compliance requirements as applicable. • Collaborate with all lines of business to ensure training supports workforce readiness and project demands. • Support professional development and certification assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸training delivery
- ▸curriculum development
- ▸field coaching
- ▸onboarding
- ▸lms content
- ▸apprenticeship coordination
What You Bring
• Require 5+ years of experience in a skilled trade (plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC, mechanical, or electrical) or equivalent technical construction experience. • Prefer 2+ years of experience in training, coaching, mentoring, or supervising. • Strong communication, organization, and group facilitation skills with ability to work across field, office, and virtual environments. • Willingness to travel 25–40% to job sites and training centers.
Requirements
- ▸5+ years
- ▸plumbing
- ▸hvac
- ▸training
- ▸communication
- ▸travel
Benefits
• Offer competitive salary based on experience. • Provide health, dental, and vision insurance. • Include paid time off and holiday pay.
Work Environment
Field