Workforce Trainer, Flooring Technician

Workforce Trainer, Flooring Technician

Date Posted: Monday, Oct. 19, 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2027

Department: Workforce Development Training

Position: 105679

Apply for this Job

Copy Link To This Job Opening

Responsibilities

The part-time Workforce Trainer, Flooring Installation provides classroom and hands-on instruction to prepare students for entry-level careers in the flooring installation industry. The position delivers industry-aligned training in flooring techniques, tools, materials, and safety; evaluates student performance; and maintains a safe and effective training environment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Develops and delivers industry-aligned curriculum, lesson plans, course overviews, demonstrations, and hands-on projects that provide practical flooring installation experience and promote student engagement.2. Provides instruction and demonstrations in fundamental flooring installation practices, including measuring, material preparation, substrate preparation, layout, installation, finishing, and the proper use of tools and equipment.3. Provides hands-on instruction across applicable floor covering categories, including carpet, hardwood, resilient, and tile installation.4. Evaluates student performance through demonstrations, hands-on activities, projects, and other competency-based assessments and provides feedback and support to promote successful program completion.5. Teaches and reinforces safe work practices, proper use of tools and equipment, job-site procedures, and applicable workplace safety standards.6. Maintains and securely stores equipment, tools, materials, and instructional supplies and submits purchase requests as needed.7. Monitors student projects, laboratory areas, tools, equipment, and supplies to maintain a clean, organized, and safe instructional environment.8. Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.2. Three years of professional experience in flooring installation.3. Professional experience installing multiple types of floor coverings, including carpet, hardwood, resilient, and tile.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:1. Associate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.2. Formal flooring installation certification, journeyman-level training, or other industry-recognized professional credentials.3. Teaching, training, mentoring, or apprenticeship instruction experience, preferably in a technical or trade school setting.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:1. Knowledge of flooring installation practices, tools, equipment, materials, substrate preparation, layout, measurement, finishing techniques, and installation methods for multiple flooring categories, including carpet, hardwood, resilient, and tile.2. Ability to demonstrate and teach hands-on flooring installation techniques in classroom, laboratory, and workshop environments.3. Ability to develop and deliver competency-based instructional materials, demonstrations, activities, and assessments.4. Ability to engage and motivate students through classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities.5. Ability to assess students' understanding and technical skill development and provide constructive feedback.6. Knowledge of applicable workplace safety practices and ability to maintain a safe instructional and laboratory environment.7. Exceptional verbal, written, presentation communication and interpersonal skills.8. Commitment to working in a multicultural environment.9. Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.WORK ENVIRONMENT and SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:1. Works in an office, classroom, laboratory or workshop, and simulated job-site training environment.This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. This position is not eligible for Veteran's Preference.

Read More About Responsibilities

Pay Benefits and Work Schedule

Minimum hourly rate of pay is $40.

Read More About Pay Benefits and Work Schedule

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for 6 months or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver''s license check, previous employment and references.

Read More About Conditions of Employment

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date): ResumeCover LetterTranscripts showing the date of degree conferral; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes). Please note: Official Transcripts are REQUIRED upon hire.Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.TO ATTACH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: From the Seminole State College Home page, scroll to the bottom and click on EmploymentUnder For Job Seekers, click on Complete or Review an Existing ApplicationSelect either Sign In with existing username and password or New User to create an account Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs, resumes and attachmentsClick on the + under My Cover Letters and Attachments to attach documents.

Read More About How to Apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans' or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Read More About Equal Employment Opportunity

Other Information

VETERANS'' PREFERENCESeminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida's Veteran's Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant's military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran's Preference laws.To claim Veteran''s Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans'' Preference.HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.

Read More About Other Information