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UNION APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS

		

Union Apprenticeship Training Programs

Central Valley Apprenticeship Coordinators Association

EXCELLENCE. SKILLED. TRADITION. FUTURE.

The First Question Everyone Asks

when they consider a career as a	program. There are, however, several tradesperson is, Can I Make a Good	differences between college and an Living? The answer is Yes! You can make a	apprenticeship.
very good living in all of the trades. More
importantly, you get paid while you are in	The apprenticeship system has existed training. Depending on the career path you	almost from the dawn of recorded history. It choose your apprenticeship training will take	has withstood the test of time as a way to from 3 to 5 years of on-the-job training and	effectively train workers in a skilled trade. classroom instruction. While in training,	Other systems of training have been tried your starting union wage may range from $9	over the years, but none have been as
to $25 per hour. Once you have completed	successful as the system of apprenticeship your training you can earn $40 per hour or	that exists today. The apprentice learns by more depending on the trade. The pay scale	"hands on application" and by practicing will depend on your specific trade, the area	his/her trade under the direction and where you work and the collective bargaining	instruction of a journeyman. On-the-Job
agreement in your area that would include	Training (OJT) coupled with related training health and pension benefits.	in the classroom, produces a qualified
journeyperson that has no equal.
Background
Apprenticeship is a work force training concept, which is designed to prepare an individual, generally a high school graduate, for occupations in the skilled trades and crafts. Currently, there are more than 800 apprenticeship occupations in the United States.

An apprentice is an individual who develops marketable job skills in a structured training program. Being of legal working age, he or she should possess the aptitude, physical
condition and desire to succeed in the	Do you recognize this structure?

Apprenticeship is similar to college in that it	That’s right, it is the Save Mart Center and
is building the Central Valley from the
to complete a program depending on whichs	trades represented here today. Construction trade is chosen. Most apprenticeship
programs are three to five years in length, similar to a four-year bachelor’s degree

Revised February 2019

CONTENTS

Joint Apprenticeship Committee............2

Apprenticeship Training Programs

Cement Masons.................................2 Carpenters ........................................3 Drywall/Lathers ................................3 Electricians........................................4 Ironworkers.......................................4 Laborers............................................5 Operator Engineers............................5 Painters & Allied Trades.....................6 Plasterers..........................................7 Plumbers, Pipefitters, Refrigeration....7 Roofers .............................................8 Sheet Metal Workers .........................9 Sprinkler Fitters.................................9

Websites with more information..........10

Find hundreds of apprenticeship programs throughout California at:

www.dir.ca.gov/databases/ das/aigstart.asp and
http://www.calapprenticeship.org

Flip to the back of this booklet for a quick look!

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are accepted by appointment only. To obtain an application, please call the phone number listed.

CONTACT INFORMATION 4944 E. Clinton Way, Suite 105 Fresno, Ca. 93727
559-251-8259

www.norcalcementmasonsapprenticeship.org

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Joint Apprenticeship Committee

Apprenticeship arrangements at the local level are handled by local Joint Apprenticeship Committees (JAC or Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committees (JATC) which are composed of equal numbers of employer and employee representatives. Normally, apprentices are registered with the local JAC or JATC that has jurisdiction in the geographic area which they receive On-The Job Training (OJT) and in Training Centers where they complete related classroom instruction.

The local JAC or JATC operates its apprenticeship program under authority granted to it by participating employer and employee organizations. This authority is established in a written agreement called an Apprenticeship Labor Standards Agreement, usually referred to simply as the "Apprenticeship Standards" for the program. The Apprenticeship Standards are adopted by the JAC or JATC and approved by the DAS. These standards contain rules and regulations for conducting the apprenticeship program and detail the duties and responsibilities of the local JAC or JATC.

In conformance with the Apprenticeship Standards, the JAC or JATC selects and indentures apprentices, supervise on-the-job training (OJT) and assists and advises the school in the related instruction program. The committee also keeps records of each apprentice’s progress, enforces discipline as required (this may include canceling an apprenticeship agreement for just cause), approves transfers and recommends issuance of certificate of completion when apprentices have earned them. Approval of the JAC or JATC is required before an apprentice can be advanced to next higher rate of pay and this depends on the apprentice’s work record and progress in related instruction.

Cement Mason Apprenticeship

What is a Cement Mason? This program is designed for individuals
interested in pursuing a career as a cement mason. Training consists of finishing sidewalks, curb and gutter, floor slabs, architectural concrete as well as patching and repair of concrete.

Qualifications/Requirements • Applicants must be at least eighteen
(18) years of age. You will be required to provide proof of age. There is no maximum age.
• Applicants must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.

Benefits
As an apprentice and union member, you will be afforded health and welfare and pension plan benefits.

Program
Typically Cement Masons JATC Apprenticeship Program is a three year program consisting of 4200 on-the-job hours and 432 related training hours.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Scott Lewis
1335 N. Hulbert Avenue #101 Fresno, CA. 93728
(559) 266-0273 slewis@ctcnc.org www.ctcnc.org

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Scott Lewis
1335 N. Hulbert Avenue #101 Fresno, CA. 93728
(559) 266-0273 slewis@ctcnc.org www.ctcnc.org

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Carpenters Apprenticeship

What is a Carpenter?
Carpenters build residential, commercial and industrial structures of wood, steel and concrete.

Qualifications/Requirements • An Applicant MUST be 18 years of age
or a minimum of 17 and have parent or guardian sign their agreements.

• Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, or Verified 6 months full time work experience in a construction related trade, or Graduated from an approved pre-apprenticeship program.

• An applicant SHOULD have a valid Driver’s License.

• An applicant SHOULD have Reliable Transportation.

Drywall/Lathing

What Is A Drywall/Lather?
The Drywall/Lathing Trade has the ability to meet the construction needs of California. We are able to provide the architectural appeal, fire protection, sound protection and structural integrity to houses, office buildings, warehouses, shopping malls, etc.

Qualifications/Requirements • An applicant for the Drywall/Lathing
Apprenticeship Program must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, or seventeen (17) with written parental consent. There is no maximum age.
• Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.
• Applicant must have a high school diploma or a GED.
• Be able to lift heavy materials and work in all types of weather.
• Be prepared to purchase tools and equipment necessary (estimated cost $200.00 to start).

Benefits
Our program is jointly sponsored by contractor’s signatory to United Brotherhood of Carpenters agreements and the Union. Benefits include medical, dental, vision care, annuity and pension.

Program
The minimum term of Apprenticeship requires 48 months, 4800 work hours and completion of 612 hours of related instructional classes taken at a Carpenters Training Center.

Apprenticeship

Benefits
The Drywall/Lathing program is jointly sponsored by the area Carpenter and Lather Locals. As an employee and union member you and your family will be afforded excellent medical, dental and optical coverage as well as vacation and pension plan benefits.

Program
The Apprentice is required to attend classes for related technical instruction and to purchase the required books. The Apprentice will complete four (4) weeks of schooling per year. The Apprentice must successfully attend sixteen (16) weeks (576 hours) of classes and 4800 work hours to complete the program. The Apprentice is eligible for unemployment compensation while attending school providing all the requirements of the State have been met.

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Electricians Apprenticeship

What Is An Electrician?
An electrical apprentice works directly under the supervision of a qualified Journeyman Electrician in installing or maintaining a variety of approved wiring methods for distribution of electrical light, heat, power, radio, and signaling utilization systems. The work is performed in existing or new residential, commercial and industrial buildings and includes street and highway lighting, traffic signal and other outdoor above and below grade installations. The trade requires considerable physical effort on the part of the apprentice to do lifting, climbing, crouching, and working in cramped areas.

Benefits
Our program is sponsored jointly by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). As an employee and union member you will be afforded excellent medical and dental coverage as well as savings and pension plan benefits.

Qualifications/Requirements • Applicants must be at least 18 years of
age at the time of application.
• Applicants must be physically able to perform the work of the trade.
• Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent.
• Must have completed one full year (2 semesters) of high school algebra with a minimum grade of "C," or the equivalent or one semester of college algebra with a minimum grade of "C" or the
equivalent. The burden of proof is on the applicant. (Pre-algebra will not meet this requirement).
• Applicant must have a valid California Driver's License at the time of indenture.
• Apprenticeships also available in the fields of Sound and Communication and Residential Electrician.

Program
Typically during the term of your apprenticeship you will work 8000 hours on the job for a five year program with various electrical contractors. In addition, you will attend school for 800 hours during the five (5) year period. Wages start at a percentage of full journeyman pay and increase in increments through graduation to full pay.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are accepted on any Wednesday between the hours of 9:00 A. M. thru 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. thru 4:30 P.M.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Fresno Area Electrical Training Center 5420 East Hedges Avenue
Fresno, Ca. 93727 (559) 251-5174
cneuwirth@fresnojatc.org www.fresnojatc.org

Ironworkers Apprenticeship

What Is An Ironworker (Field)? Reinforcing - Ironworkers place reinforcing steel bars in forms that will be filled with concrete. The bars must be lifted, carried and placed by hand. They are then held in position by wrapping and tying wire at the intersections of steel.

Structural- Ironworkers assemble, erect and install prefabricated iron shapes to form the framework buildings, towers, bridges and other structures.

Benefits
The Program sponsored by the Ironworkers Union will afford you excellent medical, dental and optical coverage for yourself and your family. The apprentice will also be eligible for vacation, pension and annuity plan benefits.

Qualifications/Requirements • Applicants must be at least 18 years of
age.
• Applicants must be physically able to do work performed in the trade.
• Applicants must have a high school diploma, high school proficiency certificate, high school completion certificates or a GED transcript with minimum scores of 40 on individual tests and an overall average of 45 or above.
• Applicants should be able to communicate clearly in order to comprehend instruction and safety on the job.

Program
The four (4) year Apprenticeship Program includes 4800 hours of on-the-job training and approximately 650 hours of classroom instruction.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are accepted Monday thru Friday (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 am.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center Dick Zampa Jr.
1380 S. Channing Way Fresno, CA. 93706 (559) 497-1295
www.universityofiron.org

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Laborers Apprenticeship

What Is A Laborer? The skills required are varied. A
Construction Craft Laborer will do some or all of the following: pour concrete, pave roads with asphalt, lay pipe for sewers, and work on demolition projects, and perform environmental abatement and other tasks as required. The work is physically demanding and the hours can be long but the rewards are plentiful.

Benefits
As an employee and a member of the Laborers International Union of North America you will be afforded excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as vacation and pension benefits.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age. There is no maximum age.
• No High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.
• Applicant must be able to communicate safely on the job in order to comprehend instructions on the job and in related training classes and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the job.
• Applicant must complete all application forms and provide evidence of legal employable status in the United States of America.

Program
During the term of apprenticeship, you will work 3000 hours on-the-job. You will also attend related training at the Laborers Training Center.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Manny Carrillo
(925) 556-0858

Operating Engineers Apprenticeship

What Is An Operating Engineer? Operating Engineers are relied upon at job sites, dams, residential developments, energy projects, roadways, highways, etc. to help employers meet construction deadlines and fulfill contract obligations.

Qualifications/Requirements • Be at least 18 years old
• Possess a current California Driver's License
• Maintain a valid DMV record • Reside in Northern California
• Meet physical requirements for a Class 1 driver's license
• Provide legal evidence of employment eligibility in the U.S. (such as your Social Security Card)

Benefits
The Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Operating Engineers and signatory contractors governs working conditions, wages, and benefits, which cover you and your dependents. Apprentice wages are based on a percent of Journeymen pay. Pay increases with completion of each period of training until you reach Journeyman status.

Program
Advancement to Journeyman status generally occurs once the required training hours and supplemental related training hours are achieved. The Mobile Vertical and/or Horizontal Drilling Machine Operator, Grade Checker, Lube Technician, Dredge Operator, and Mobile Concrete Pumps Operator each require 4400 program hours to complete. The Construction Equipment Operator and Plan Operator each require 6400 training hours to complete. The Crane Operator and Heavy Duty Repairer each require 8400 program hours to complete.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To obtain an application, please visit https://www.oe3.org/training-california. The phone number is (916) 354-2029. Our training center would prefer that they use the website.
COMPLETE AND RETURN THE APPLICATION TO:
OE3 JATC
Attn: Registration Office 14738 Cantova Way Sloughhouse, CA. 95683

oAchieve a passing score on an assessment test.
oBe placed on the eligibility list. oPass a substance abuse test. oPass a panel interview.
oBe dispatched to the next available class.

Selection is based on the following criteria:
Suitability to working conditions, work experience, skills, training, schooling, maturity and safety consciousness.

www.oe3.org/training/california

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Painters & Allied Trades Apprenticeship

What are the Painters & Allied Trades?
The Painters & Allied Trades apprenticeship program includes apprenticeships in the following:
• Commercial and Industrial Painters • Drywall Finishers
• Floor Covering • Glaziers
• Highway Striping

Please visit http://dc16apprentice.org for additional program information.

Commercial and Industrial Paintersperform work on all types of buildings, new and old on both interior and exterior surfaces. As a painting apprentice, you will be taught all of the necessary preparation work that is required prior to any applications. In addition, you will learn on state-of-the-art learning systems. You will be trained in the application of paint, varnishes, lacquers, sealers, stains, and many of the new products on the market. Painting apprentices will learn the safe and proficient use of trade equipment be trained in the application of wallpaper, vinyl wall fabrics, and all types of decorative and protective coatings. The also program includes reading paint labels and warning labels for toxic materials, CPR/first aid, OSHA health & safety, fall protection, blueprint reading, labor history, proper and safe use of power tools, topping and texturing, spray texture, hand texture, product knowledge, jobsite safety, and estimating. The 4-year apprenticeship training includes 4800 hours on the job and completion of 480 total hours of related instructional classes.

Glazier, Architectural Metal and Glass Workersare individuals who work with glass and architectural metal. He or she is a fabricator of aluminum (or other related metals) that are used in the construction of buildings or storefronts. From the sill flashing to the top of the parapet cap on high rise buildings is where you will find us. Apprentices will be taught all the necessary work skills including but not limited to the safe handling, cutting, preparation, and installation of all types of glass or products used where glass would normally be installed or replaced. Examples include but are not limited to interior or exterior partitions, curtain wall, skylights, storefront, protection and or security applications. Other skills include work involving fabrication and installation of extruded metal tubes, metal facing materials, window wall and curtain wall construction. Glazing apprentices will learn the safe and proficient use of trade equipment such as, glass cutters, putty knives, hack saws, drills, chisels, hammers, screw drivers, files, caulking guns and pry bars. Power tools may include drill motors, rotor-hammers, chop saws, screw guns, welding equipment and glass lifting apparatus. The 5-year apprenticeship consists of 8200 hours on the job and 800 total hours of related instructional classes.

Benefits
As an employee and union member you will be afforded excellent medical, dental and optical coverage as well as pension plan benefits.

Qualifications/Requirements
• An applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• Shall possess sufficient educational knowledge to satisfactorily complete on-the-job training and related technical instruction.
• Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.
• Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent. For glaziers, at least a GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license and social security card

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicant must have a Signatory contractor to sponsor you into the Apprenticeship program. Once you have your sponsor, the sponsor must call the Apprenticeship Program to set up an appointment for you to come and take your aptitude test. Must bring your valid driver's license and social security card at the time of testing. Glazier applicants must also bring their high school diploma or GED credential. Aptitude test is only given by appointment.

CONTACT INFORMATION for Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties:

2020 Williams Street, Suite A San Leandro, CA 94577
Call: 510-785-8467

Floor Covering Installersplan, prepare, safely install and repair various types of floor covering materials including tile, resilient sheet goods, carpet, ceramic, wood floors, and synthetic turf. Apprentices will receive training in CPR/first aid, OSHA health & safety, fall protection, blueprint reading, labor history, proper and safe use of power tools, proper
and safe use of hand tools, job lay out, applied math, linoleum installation, vinyl installation, PVC flooring, heat welding, soft tile/vinyl, composition tile, laminate flooring, pre-finished hardwood flooring, jobsite safety, and estimating. The 4-year apprenticeship consists of 6000 hours on the job and completion of 576 total hours of related instructional classes.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. All applicants must provide a copy of their birth certificate and high school diploma or G.E.D certificate and bring a valid driver’s license. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.

CONTACT INFORMATION Northern CA Plasterers JATC 4944 East Clinton Way Ste. 105 Fresno, CA 93727

Program Coordinator: Daniel Martinez Phone: (916) 212-4962

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Plasterers Apprenticeship

What is a Plasterer?
Plastering is the art or skill of applying multiple types of materials over surfaces in the construction or remodeling of buildings homes and other structures producing both interior and exterior walls, ceilings and prefabricated iron shapes that form the framework of buildings.

Qualifications/Requirements

• An applicant must be at least 18 years of age. • Applicant must be in good health and
physically able to perform all phases of the work.
• Applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
• Applicant must possess a current, valid driver’s license at time of dispatch.

Program
The fireproofing plasterer is a three (3) year apprenticeship that includes 4800 hours of on the job training and completion of 432 total hours of related and supplemental instructional classes.

The plasterers’ apprenticeship is a four (4) year program that includes 6400 hours of on the job training and completion of 576 total hours of related and supplemental instructional classes.

A probationary period applies. Wages start at a percentage of full journeyperson pay and increase in increments through graduation to full pay.

Benefits
As an apprentice and union member you will receive excellent medical, dental and optical coverage as well as two (2) pension plan benefits.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are accepted on the second Tuesday of January, April, July and October.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Robert Topete robert@ualocal246.com

559-455-1526 1303 N. Rabe Ave. Fresno, Ca. 93727

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Refrigeration Apprenticeship

What Is A Plumber?
Plumbers work with the various materials and fixtures used in installation, removal, maintenance, extension and alteration of a plumbing system. Plumbing systems include all sanitary drainage, storm drainage facilities, special wastes, vent systems, public or private water systems and gas piping within or adjacent to any building.

Qualifications/Requirements • Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess high school diploma or GED • Must be physically able to perform the
work of the trade.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions on the job and in related training classes and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the job.
• Must be prepared to attend two nights per week in related training classes (school) during school terms.
• Must present valid California driver’s license when accepted.
• Should be able to present verification to potential employers of legal right to work in the United States.

Benefits
The benefits programs are jointly administered by a Board of Trustees consisting of members of U.A. Plumbers and Steamfitters and Contractor’s Associations. As an employee and union member you will be afforded excellent medical, dental and optical coverage as well as pension and supplemental pension plan benefits.

Program
During the term of five (5) years, the apprentice will work 9000 hours of on-the-job training. You will also attend 1080 hours of related training classes.

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Roofers Apprenticeship

What is a Roofer?
Roofers apply a variety of materials including hot and cold build-up roofing and/or waterproofing, asphalt, shingles, tile and single ply roofing materials including EPDM, PVC, Hypalon and modified bitumen.

Benefits
The roofing program is jointly sponsored by employers and the roofers union. As a union roofer you can expect to earn a comfortable living and receive excellent medical, dental, and optical coverage as well as generous vacation and pension benefits.

Program
Most of the roofing apprenticeship programs in California are 42 months in length. The apprentice must work 600 or more hours on-the-job in each of seven (7) periods of training with one or more employers. Apprentices must also attend related training classes at a training center.

Qualifications/Requirements
• An applicant for roofing/ waterproofing apprenticeship program must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. There is no maximum age.
• An applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.
• There are no specific educational requirements to enter the roofers/waterproofers apprenticeship program, however, applicants must be able to read and speak English within the first twelve months of training in order to comprehend instructions given on the job and in related training classes to insure personal and co-worker safety on the job.
• There is no written examination for this apprenticeship program, but all applicants are required to participate in an orientation class on safety.

• Applicants must be prepared to work at extreme heights and on sloping surfaces.
• Applicants must be prepared to lift heavy materials and equipment in all types of weather.
• Applicants must be prepared to purchase tools and equipment at an estimated cost of $150.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

CONTACT INFORMATION Central Valley Roofers JATC 5537 E. Lamona Ave. RM#2 Fresno,     CA 93727
(559) 255-0933

• Must be the age of 18 or over
• Must have military discharge under other
Program
journeyman pay and increase in increments

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

CONTACT INFORMATION

5410 E. Home Ave., Fresno, CA 93727 (559) 255-3665 Isaac12686@aol.com

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Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship

What Is A Sheet Metal Worker? Sheet Metal Workers are a part of the building and construction trades. Sheet Metal Workers are involved with the applications of all types of sheet metal. Job opportunities are diverse and may include Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning—design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance. Architectural Sheet Metal— metal roofing, siding, metal ornamentation, columns, and gutters. Welding—fusing different types of metal using the latest technological processes. Food & Beverage--stainless steel fabrication and installation in restaurants, cafeterias etc. Testing, Adjusting and Balancing—fine tuning and maintaining HVAC components.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. • Applicants must possess a High School
diploma or G.E.D. earned in the continental United States.
• Applicant must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Applicant must be physically able to perform work of the sheet metal trade.
• Applicant must possess a valid California driver’s license.

Testing
All eligible applicants will be required to take a general knowledge test. Test scheduled on a need basis. The test is in three parts which includes: Math, Mechanical Comprehension, and Verbal “understanding what you read”. Applicants must obtain a minimum score of 50 % on each section of the test and an overall score of 70% to pass.

Benefits
Our program is jointly sponsored by the Sheet Metal Workers’ Union and the Sheet Metal Air Conditioning Contractors National Assoc. As an employee and union member you will be afforded excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage as well as vacation and pension benefits. Upon completion of the Apprenticeship Program you will be considered a journeyperson Sheet Metal Worker throughout the United States and Canada.

Program
The term of apprenticeship is a minimum of five years. Apprentices will also attend a minimum of 160 hours of related classroom instruction per year and 1700 hours of on the job training per year.

Sprinkler Fitters Apprenticeship

What is a Sprinkler Fitter?	Benefits
The principle function of a Sprinkler Fitter is the	Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669 is a installation of Fire Protection systems. It	nationwide local union. This gives the includes installation, repair, and maintenance of	members of Local 669 the flexibility to work all types of sprinkler systems, including	in almost any part of the United States they underground piping which is connected to an	would like to seek employment. The career integrated overhead piping system for	of the Sprinkler Fitter can provide a range of suppression of fire. While most of this work	opportunities for achievement. Once an deals directly with automatic sprinkler systems,	apprentice successfully completes the
we also install and service a wide variety of	apprenticeship program and becomes a other specialty fire protection systems. Some of	Journeyman, many opportunities lie ahead. the tools and equipment used include pipe	You can work as a foreman, move up to wrenches and pipe threading machines to	superintendent or even move into
Qualifications/Requirements
welding equipment and man lifts.	management with a company. After the completion of 6 months and 600 hours worked, you will be eligible for medical and dental coverage benefits as well as a pension
• Must be a high school graduate or have	plan as a Local 669 union member. G.E.D
of the trade
• Must be a licensed driver
• Must be physically fit to perform the work	This is a 5 year apprenticeship program that include not less than 19 courses of related instruction. A 6 month probationary period is
than dishonorable conditions, if applicable	required. Wages start at a percentage of full

through graduation to full pay.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be accepted five days per week, except holidays, 52 weeks per year between the hours of 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the contractor/employers address. All completed applications will be held on file until there is a need to interview applicants for expected opportunities. Applications must be completed 45 days prior to interview date. All applicants must provide a copy of their birth certificate, high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate and Military Discharge (Form DD-214) if applicable. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.

CONTACT INFORMATION Road Local 669 Sprinkler Fitters Apprenticeship Committee
7050 Oakland Mills Road, Suite 100 Columbia, MD 21046

Program Coordinator: Charles Ketner Phone: 800/ 638-0592

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Visit www.calapprenticeship.org for more information about California Apprenticeship programs!

Search all Apprenticeship Programs on the Division of Apprenticeship Standards Website! www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp