Apprenticeship Information
Sprinkler fitters are pipefitting specialists in fire
protection. They install, repair, and maintain all types
of fixed extinguishing systems. While most of this work
deals directly with automatic sprinkler systems they also have
the skills necessary to install and service a wide variety of
other fire protection equipment such as standpipes, carbon
dioxide systems, halon systems, foam systems and dry chemical
systems.
If you should become a member of the Local 281 Joint
Apprenticeship Program the facts of life are that you:
- Are under the jurisdiction and control of the Local 281
Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee and assigned to
a contractor for training.
- Must complete a 5-Year apprenticeship in the related training program.
- Must perform satisfactorily both on the job and in the
Related Training Program. Unsatisfactory progress in
either area can result in termination of your
apprenticeship.
- Must travel to the job location.
- Are required to work both inside and outdoors. The
job can vary from working in a trench 8 feet below the grade
level working 100 feet or higher above the floor. The
majority of the work is done 10 to 20 feet off the floor.
- Will work with overhead piping normally ranging in size
from 1 inch to 8 inches and with underground pipe normally
between 4 inches and 16 inches in size.
- Will receive a starting wage as established by Agreement
between Local 281 and the National Fire Sprinkler
Association, Inc. Those performing satisfactorily will
receive an increase based on a percentage of the
Journeyman’s rate each year.
- Will become eligible for Health and Welfare benefits for
yourself and your immediate family on the first day of the
calendar month following your completion of 600 hours work
on the trade. Your employer will also make
contributions into a fund to cover the cost of your
education and, upon completion of Grade 2 Apprenticeship,
will begin payments on your pension.
REQUIREMENTS: The Sprinkler Fitters Union Local
281, U.A. Joint Apprentice Committee will begin accepting
applications for admission to the Sprinkler Fitters
Apprentice Training Program. Applications will be
accepted at various times throughout the year. See below
under the current news items for the list of dates and hours for
applications. Qualification for Apprenticeship Applicants:
- All applicants must be at least 18 years of
age by December 31, 2006.
- A photocopy copy of your birth certificate
showing that you are not less than 17 years age
must be provided.
- A photocopy of your high school diploma or
high school equivalency (G.E.D.) certificate
must be provided.
- All Veterans must provide a photocopy of
their most recent Military Form (DD-214).
- Applicants must pass a physical examination
upon entry into the program.
- Applicants will be required to successfully
pass a drug-screening test as a condition of
employment.
- Applicants must provide a $25.00
non-refundable application fee by certified
check or money order only, made payable to Local
281, J.A.C. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
- A valid driver’s license and dependable
transportation are mandatory. The Sprinkler
Fitters Union Local 281, U.A. territory includes
all of these eight counties in Illinois, Cook,
DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and
Will and that portion of Lake and Porter
counties in Indiana north of U.S. Route 30.
Entry Process:
- The Application form must be completed
on site.
- All required documents MUST be presented
at the time of application, i.e. photocopy
of birth certificate, photocopy of high
school diploma or G.E.D., photocopy of valid
I.D. and photocopy of DD-214 if you are a
veteran. PLEASE BRING PHOTOCOPIES OF THESE
DOCUMENTS. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE
RETURNED!
- Applications will close on June 30,
2006, to allow testing and interviewing of
all applicants who qualify. NO APPLICATIONS
WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 30, 2006. All
Applicants must appear in person, present
one photo I.D., and a $25.00 application fee
to receive an application. INCOMPLETE
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!
For more Information Contact:
Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 281
Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee
11900 South Laramie Avenue
Alsip, IL 60803
Phone:
(708) 597-1800
Fax: (708) 597-1894
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