New York Electricians Wanted

ROCHESTER, NY (04/06/2010)(readMedia)-- The Rochester Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Local Union #86, will conduct a recruitment from April 7, 2010 through March 16, 2011 for twenty electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today.

Applications can be obtained at the Local Union # 86, 470 W. Metro Park, Suite B, Rochester, NY, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month, except legal holidays, during the recruitment period. Applications must be completed in person.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D) and must have one year of algebra with a passing grade.

• Must be physically able to perform the work required by applicant/employment application

• Must pass a drug screen.

• Must live within the jurisdiction of Local Union #86.

• Must take and obtain a score of four or higher using the electrical trade's aptitude test developed and validated by the American Institute for Research.

• Must be able and willing to get to and from work at various job sites within that geographical jurisdiction of Local Union #86.

• Must be able and willing to attend all related classroom training as required to complete apprenticeship.

• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds of various lengths and heights.

• Must be able to crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics, manholes and crawl spaces.

• Must be able to read and understand English, and hear and understand verbal instructions and warnings given in English.

• Must pay a $10.00 testing fee at the time of application. A determination to waive this fee will be made if prior notification is received and determined to be of good reason. Such as, if you are indigent, on welfare, or social services, the testing fee will be waived. It will only be waived if you provide verifiable proof of indigence.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or may contact Local Union # 86 at 585-235-5050.

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.