February 21, 2024
| Rochester, NY
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, Local Union #26, will conduct a recruitment from April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 for six Insulation and Asbestos Worker apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.
Applications can be obtained on-line any day and any time during the recruitment period at www.insulators26.org. All applications must be received online by no later than 12:00 p.m. on March 31, 2025.
The Committee requires that applicants:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must verbally attest that they are physically able to perform the work required of the trade which may include:
- Lifting 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Climbing ladders and work from heights above 8 feet.
- Working in confined spaces.
- Working in cold and hot environments such as coolers below 40 degrees and boiler rooms above 100 degrees.
- Must have a valid New York State driver’s license in order to operate company vehicles.
- Must be able to read, hear and understand verbal instructions and warnings given in English.
- Must have reliable means of transportation to and from various job sites and required classes at the approved school.
- Must be legally able to work in the USA.
- Must be willing to attend a minimum of 144 hours of required classroom instruction per year located at the JATC for Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, Local Union #26 Training Center.
- Must provide DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applicable, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
For further information, applicants should contact JATC for Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, Local Union #26 at (585) 323-1620. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: dol.ny.gov/career-centers).
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.