Carpenter, Floor Finisher Unions Recruiting Apprentices

YORKTOWN, NY — Two unions have announced recruitment drives for a total of 55 apprentices. The Finishing Trades Institute seeks 50 drywall finishers and the Northeast Carpenters is looking for five carpet, tile and linoleum layer apprentices. The former is a very short drive, and the latter has geographical limitations.

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Finishing Trades Institute

The Finishing Trades Institute of New York, District Council #9, will conduct a very short recruitment drive from June 27 through July 11, 2018 for 50 drywall taper (finisher) apprentices.

Applications can be obtained, in person only, from the Finishing Trades Institute of New York, 45-15 36th Street, Long Island City, NY, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the dates listed above except the legal holiday (July 4th). The sponsor will be distributing 500 applications beginning Wednesday, June 27 and continuing for a period of 10 business days (excluding legal holiday) or until all applications have been exhausted, whichever comes first.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED). Proof will be required at the time of indenture.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required, as determined by a site evaluation, a personal statement, and a physical examination, at the expense of the sponsor.
• Must attend a three-day orientation. (More information about site evaluation will be provided during this period.)
• Must sign an affidavit attesting that they are physically able to perform the work of a drywall taper (finisher), which may include:
• Lifting and moving heavy equipment, and/or compound weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Working from ladders, scaffolds, stilts, and personnel lifts, which may exceed 100 feet in height.
• Must be able to travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island to reach job sites.
• Must be able to read, hear, and understand instructions and warnings in English.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or the Finishing Trades Institute of New York, District Council #9, at (718) 937-7440.

Carpenters

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpenters will conduct a recruitment from June 6, 2018 through June 5, 2019 for five linoleum, resilient tile and carpet layer apprentices.

Applications can be obtained only in-person Mondays thru Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.excluding legal holidays. All applications must be received no later than June 4, 2019. Local places:

• Hopewell Junction - Local 279, 10 Corporate Park Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY
• Hudson Valley - Hudson Valley Training Center, 52 Stone Castle Road, Rock Tavern, NY

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old. A signed statement must be submitted at the time of application. Proof will be required after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as GED or TASC). A signed statement must be submitted at the time of application. Proof will be required at the time of application.
• Must sign a statement indicating that they are physically able to perform the work of a linoleum, resilient tile, and carpet layer, and must attest to the same, which includes:
  • Performing constant repetitive motions.
  • Standing, stooping, and kneeling for prolonged periods of time.
  • Working in all types of weather conditions, including rain, snow, cold, heat and direct sunlight.
  • Lifting and carrying objects over 50 lbs.
  • Working on scaffold and in confined spaces.
  • Climbing and working from heights
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work and related instruction. A signed statement attesting to this must be submitted at the time of application.
• Must be willing and able to attend related instruction, as required.
• Must provide New York State ID, after the offer of employment.
• Must live within the geographical jurisdiction of the Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, which includes all counties in New York State except Nassau, Suffolk, Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, and parts of Rockland and Westchester.
• Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, upon and offer of position.
• Must pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, at the time of appointment. If applicant tests positive, he/she cannot reapply for one year.
• Applicants should be prepared to take a math and measurement computation test at the time of interview. If an applicant should not pass the entrance test, this does not qualify him/her from consideration.
• Must participate in an interview, if selected

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee at (585) 436-1110.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

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