This apprenticeship starting pay begins at $22.18/hour
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669 Union Contract Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice
Department: Field Labor
Supervisor: Foremen
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The Apprenticeship Program is a five-year program with on the job training in the field and a 19 Course correspondence through a nationally recognized university.
Once you have entered the Apprenticeship Program and have completed your six-month probationary period you are eligible to become a member of Local 669. Ryan would sponsor you during your six-month probationary period and the remainder of your time that you’re employed. An Apprentice is paid at a percentage of the Journeyman wage. Every six months of the Apprenticeship the apprentice records are reviewed to make sure that there is satisfactory progress both on-the-job and in the related training courses. Satisfactory progress means advancement to the next classification and a wage increase until the Apprentice completes the five-year program. If you join with completed college courses, military background or with experience/background in another field, you may receive credits which would advance your class number and hourly wage.
This position is eligible for full insurance benefits and a pension.
Must be able to travel (sometimes out of state) & must be OK working at high elevations (up to 100 ft. in the air)
Important Skills:
- Ability to adapt and learn a new trade
Requirements:
- Basic construction knowledge preferred
- Understanding and experience using tools
- Ability to travel
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be physically fit to do the work of the trade.
- Must have other than dishonorable discharge from the military (if applicable).
- Must pass an appropriate drug test and physical