International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Local 3 NY (Ithaca Chapter)

The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers (IUBAC), Local Union #3, will conduct a recruitment from January 8, 2025 through January 7, 2026 for 15 Bricklayer, Mason, and Plasterer apprentices; five Pointer, Caulker and Cleaner apprentice; two Cement Mason apprentice; and two Tile Setter apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Applications can be obtained at the IUBAC Local Union #3 Training Center, 4 Railroad Street, Whitney Point, NY 13862 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., every Monday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.  Applications can also be obtained on-line at www.bac3ny.com during the recruitment period.

Completed applications can be obtained and submitted at the www.bac3ny.com and at the JAC for the IUBAC, Local Union #3 Training Center, 4 Railroad Street, Whitney Point, NY 13862 no later than January 7, 2026. 

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a High School diploma or High School equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED)
• Must sign an affidavit stating that they are physically able to perform the work of these trades, which may include:
• Working with sharp objects, hazardous machinery, and possible exposure to noise and respiratory irritants.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Repeated squatting and/or bending.
• Working indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Lifting and moving heavy objects and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Working on ladders and scaffolds exceeding 50 feet.
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from various job sites and required classes at the approved school.
• Must be prepared to take a math and measurement computation test at the time of interview.
• 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 the JAC for the IUBAC, Local Union #3 at (607) 786-8945. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: https://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.