The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers, Local Union #4, will conduct a recruitment from March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 for 15 Insulation and Asbestos Worker apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.
Applications will be available online any time during the recruitment period by going to https://insulators4.org/ or via appointment with Jim Maltby by calling (716) 823-0980. Click ‘Application for Apprentices’ when accessing online. If there is no access to a computer or applicant needs assistance with the application process, please schedule an appointment with Jim Maltby at (716) 823-0980. Completed applications must be received by no later than February 28, 2025.
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).
- Must attest verbally that they are physically able to perform the work of an Insulation and Asbestos Worker and able to lift 30 pounds.
- Must reside in the geographic jurisdiction of Local Union #4 at the time of enrollment in apprenticeship. This includes the following:
- The counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, and Wyoming.
- In Genesee County - the townships of Alabama, Alexander, Darien, Oakfield, and Pembroke.
- In Pennsylvania - the counties of McKean, Potter, and Warren.
- 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 have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
- Must watch a “Realistic Job Preview” video and take a “Success Profile Assessment” test.
- 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 Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers, Local Union #4 at (716) 823-0980. 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.
