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Job Description

We fabricate, install and service every aspect of the piping industry, from residential plumbing and heating to multi-million-dollar power houses.

Work Scope

Our journeypersons and apprentices service, install and protect the piping systems of Western New York.

Major Projects Associated With

* Ralph C. Wilson Stadium
* General Motors Power Train Plant
* Seneca Niagara Casino
* Southtowns YMCA
* Jamestown Ice Rink

Union Message

"Together, with our union contractors, we are moving forward as a team, insuring the customer's project is of the highest quality at a competitive price."
- Local #22 Business Manager Michael W. McNally
Community and Charitable Involvement

* Habitat for Humanity
* Ronald McDonald House
* Make a Wish Foundation

Union Slogan

"We do it right the first time."

Apprentice Information

What

Five-year apprenticeship programs. Starting pay is 40% of Journeyworker wage ($10.50/hr average), plus full family health insurance, pension, partial dental & vision insurance, and $50,000 life insurance. Apprentices are awarded raises every 12 months, progressing to journeyworker wages at the end of five years. ($27.45/hr average plus $9.33 in benefits.)

When

Applications are distributed the first Tuesday of every month between the hours of 9:00am and 12:00 noon.

Where

Applications may be picked up at either of the two Local #22 Training Centers:
3651 California Road, Orchard Park NY 14127
or
3900 Packard Road, Niagara Falls NY 14303
They may also be picked up at the New York State Job Service Centers.

Who Qualifies

*Applicants must: Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
*Be at least 18 years of age.
*Possess a VALID New York State driver's license.
*Attest that he/she can physically perform the work.
*Pass a qualifying test in basic trade math.
*Be a resident of the jurisdiction of Local #22 (see below).
*Pass a drug screen test (at the expense of Local #22) after selection.

How the Process Works

After the application is received, the applicant is assigned an appointment for an orientation and math test. After passing the math test, the applicant attends an interview, and points are awarded to each qualified applicant based on education, skills, experience and the score on the interview according to New York State DOL Form AT 508. The scores are used to establish a ranking list from which apprentices are drawn.

When the contractors who hire us need apprentices, and all apprentices already in the program are working, we accept applicants into the program from the ranking list. There is no way to predict when that will occur since demand for help depends on market forces that cannot be foreseen.

Local #22 JAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action plan is in place and filed with the New York State Department of Labor.

Residency

Zone A - Erie All townships in the county.

Zone A - Genesee Townships of Alabama, Oakfield, Elba, Pembroke, Batavia, Darien and Alexander

Zone A - Wyoming All townships in the county

Zone B - Niagara All townships in the county

Zone B - Orleans Yates, Ridgeway, Shelby

Zone C - Cattaraugus All townships in the county

Zone C - Chautauqua All townships in the county

Zone C - Allegany Townships of Allen, Alma, Amity, Angelica, Belfast, Bolivar, Caneadea, Centerville, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Genesee, Granger, Hume, New Hudson, Rushford, Scio, and Wirt

Apprentice Information

Contact:
Michael W. McNally, Business Manager
U.A. Plumbers & Steamfitters Local No. 22/Western New York
(716) 662-3952

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