Sprinkler Fitters
Sprinkler Fitters install, repair, and maintain all types of fixed piping and automatic fire protection systems. Sprinkler Fitters must lift heavy pipes, stand for long periods of time and sometimes work in uncomfortable or cramped positions. They need physical strength as well as stamina. They also may have to work outdoors in inclement weather, and work at high levels from scaffolds, ladders, and aerial platforms.
JOURNEYMAN’S WAGE*
$42.00/hr
*based on local prevailing wage
Sprinkler Fitters Local #669 represents members in Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties.
Apprenticeship Information: 5-year program with 10,000 hours on the job training and no less than 144 classroom hours per year, along with online distance education.
Wages and Benefits: Apprentice base wage and health/welfare contributions are based on the following percentages of Building Trades journeyman rates:
Class 1-10 with wage increased every six months
- Class 1 45% of journeyman rate
- Class 2 50% of journeyman rate
- Class 3 55% of journeyman rate
- Class 4 60% of journeyman rate
- Class 5 65% of journeyman rate
Up to class 10.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted five days per week, except holidays, 52 weeks per year between the hours of 9:00am – 11:30am and 1:30pm – 3:00pm at the contractor/employer’s address. Employer’s addresses can be found here.
UA Sprinkler Fitters Local 669
Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
7050 Oakland Mills Road Suite #100
Columbia Maryland 21046
(410) 312-5202
Basic Application
Requirements
- Reliable Transportation
- Driver’s License
- Written Exam
- Interview
- Pass a Drug Test
- 18+ Years
CONTACT Project First Rate
For information related to a specific trade or apprenticeship program, call the union hall or training center listed on the respective trade page. These will be the best sources of information related to dates, application information, etc.
If you have a general question or would like to request a member of the trades speak to your school/organization, please complete the contact form below:
Project First Rate
111 S Madison St, Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 904-6833
Info@projectfirstrate.com
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