St. Lawrence County residents can apply for apprenticeships for sheet metal workers; painter, decorator and paperhanger; and linoleum, resilient tile and carpet layer.

Sheet Metal Worker

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #58, will conduct a recruitment from Aug. 7, 2017 through July 02, 2018 for five sheet metal worker apprentices.

The five openings listed for sheet metal worker apprentices represent the total number for four recruitment regions, including the North Country.

Applications can be obtained from Local Union #58, 301 Pulaski Street, Syracuse, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. If the first Monday of the month falls on a holiday, applications will be available on the second Monday of the month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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), including at least one year of algebra, Math I, or high school Regents Math.

Must provide DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applicable, after selection and prior to indenture.

Must attest in writing that they are physically able to perform the work of the trade, which may include:

Working from ladders at extreme heights.

Lifting heavy materials (up to 75 pounds).

Standing for long periods of time.

Working in confined spaces.

Working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.

Possible exposure to loud noises.

Wearing respirators, hard hats, and safety glasses, as required.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #58 at (315) 472-4411.

Painter, Decorator and Paperhanger

The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York (Oswego) are conducting a recruitment from through March 2, 2018 for five painter, decorator and paperhanger apprentices.

The openings listed for apprentices represent the total number for both the Central and North Country regions.

Applications can be obtained on the Finishing Trades’ website, www.dc4.org, and mailed to: FTI of W & CNY, 585 Aero Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. Applications must be received no later than March 2, 2018.

The committee requires that applicants:

Must be at least 17 years old.

Must attest in writing that they are physically capable of performing the work of the trade, which may include:

Climbing and working from ladders, scaffolds, poles, and towers.

Crawling and working in confined spaces.

Lifting and carrying 50 to 100 pounds.

Walking fast on level surfaces.

May be required to pass a physical exam, including drug screening, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to indenture.

Must be legally able to work in the United States.

Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license. Apprentices may be required to operate company vehicles.

Must have access to reliable transportation to and from various job sites and related instruction. Job sites are throughout western New York. Related instruction will be in Geneva, New York, at one-week intervals, four times each year.

Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, after selection and prior to indenture.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central NY at (716) 565-0112.

Linoleum, Resilient Tile and Carpet Layer

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpenters are conducting a recruitment through June 5, 2018 for five linoleum, resilient tile and carpet layer apprentices.

Applications can be obtained at the following locations and times:

Watertown - New York State Dept. of Labor Career Center, 1000 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY, on the first Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This schedule is in effect throughout the recruitment period, excluding legal holidays. Applicants should be prepared to take a math and measurement computation test at the time of application.

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 after selection and prior to indenture.

Must sign a statement indicating that they are physically able to perform the work of a linoleum, resilient tile, and carpet layer, which includes:

Performing constant repetitive motions.

Standing, stooping, and kneeling for prolonged periods of time.

Working in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Lifting and carrying objects over 50 lbs.

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 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, after selection and prior to indenture.

Must pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to indenture.

Must participate in an interview, if selected.

Must be willing and able to attend related instruction at a Northeast Carpenters Training Center for four one-week periods, during each of the four years of apprenticeship.

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