About The Position
Upchurch is strengthening its companywide learning strategy by building a scalable, high-quality training program for both field and office employees. The Training Specialist plays a key role in delivering engaging learning experiences, supporting technical skill development, and partnering with operations to ensure training aligns with project needs. This role blends facilitation, coaching, and curriculum support—with an emphasis on technical training for mechanical, plumbing, piping, and HVAC trades.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a skilled trade (plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC, mechanical, or electrical) OR equivalent technical construction experience.
- 2+ years of experience in training, coaching, mentoring, or supervising preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and group facilitation skills.
- Ability to work across field, office, and virtual environments.
- Comfortable traveling to job sites and training centers (25–40%).
Nice To Haves
- Experience facilitating training or supporting curriculum development is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate engaging training sessions across technical, safety, and professional development topics (in-person, virtual, and jobsite-based).
- Support the development and delivery of core technical training for trades, ensuring content is accurate, practical, and aligned to Upchurch standards.
- Partner with internal SMEs, training partners, and apprenticeship programs to coordinate and deliver 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.
- Assist in creating training materials, job aids, videos, demonstrations, assessments, and LMS content for Upchurch University.
- Help 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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