SPRINKLER INDUSTRY JOINT APPRENTICE COMMITTEE OF PITTSBURGH

 

 

The Joint Apprentice Training Committee of Pittsburgh Sprinkler Fitters, U.A. Local Union 542, will be accepting applications for their Apprentice Training Program.

 

Applicant, appearing in person at the following location, must obtain application:  

 

Pittsburgh Sprinkler Fitters

227 Stanton Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA  15209

(Borough of Millvale)

 

Applications may be obtained:

 

June 2nd through June 6th 2008

Monday through Friday

From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

 

And

 

June 9th through June 13th 2008

Monday through Friday

Form 10:00 AM to 2:00 Pm

 

There is a non-refundable application fee of $25.00 which is payable upon receiving your application.  Payments must be made by cash or money order (no personal checks or credit/debit cards).  Applicants must have a valid Pennsylvania Photo Driver’s License.  A copy of your license will be made at the time of application.

 

Completed applications must be returned to the union office no later than Wednesday, June 18, 2008.  All applications must be handwritten.  No typed applications will be accepted.

 

Prior to applying, please review the following items:

 

1.     Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

2.     Applicant must have a dependable form of transportation.

3.     Applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. diploma.  A copy of the applicant’s diploma or G.E.D. certificate must be provided.  Applicant must provide a copy of high school grade transcripts or G.E. D. test scores.

4.     Applicant must be physically able to perform the work of the trade.  The work is dirty and noisy and the worker is exposed to the heat and cold.  Work is active and strenuous with prolonged standing, much walking, reaching and lifting, and occasionally working in cramped or uncomfortable positions and at extreme heights.

5.     Terms of apprenticeship:  5 years On-the-Job training + related classroom instruction several nights a week.

6.     Applicant must be a United States Citizen and reside in the territorial jurisdiction of Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 542.  Local 542 jurisdiction is 256 miles from the city County Building of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies, including the townships of Allegheny, Buffalo, Canton, Cross Creek, Forward, Hanover (2) Hanover (2) Hempfield, Long Branch, New Sewickley, North Franklin, North Bethlehem, Penn, Potter, Raccoon, Rochester borough, Rostraver, Somerset, South Huntington, Washington (1) and Washington (2).

7.     If selected for the Apprenticeship Program, applicant will be required to submit to both a pre-employment drug test and a physical exam.

8.     Applicant will be required to take a written qualification examination. Applicants who qualify based on the written examination will be granted a personal interview.  Selection of apprentices will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, creed and National origin or sex.

9.     Upon completion of your application, you will be notified as to where and when to appear for your written examination.

10. Applicant must have a valid Pennsylvania Photo Drivers License.

 

If you have any question, please contact the union office at 412-822-8040