Plumbers and Pipefitters Binghamton LU #112 (Northern Zone)

The Plumber-Pipefitters JAC Lo. #112 (Northern Zone), will conduct a recruitment from May 1, 2024 through April 2, 2025 for four Plumber and Steamfitter apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Please note, the four openings listed for apprentices represent the total number for three recruitment regions – the Central, Mohawk Valley, and North Country regions of the state

Applications can be obtained from Local Union #112, Northern Zone Office, 110 Dry Road, Oriskany, NY 13424, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the first working Wednesday of each month, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. Applications may be filled out in person. In-person applications will be filled out and accepted the first working Wednesday of each month during regular working hours, excluding legal holidays. Applications can also be completed online at www.ualocal112.org anytime during the recruitment period. Once on the website, click on the ‘Training’ tab then ‘Application process’. Applications must be received no later than April 2, 2025.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of employment and sign an affidavit attesting to this. Proof may be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED), as recognized by local school authorities. Must sign an affidavit attesting to this. Proof may be required.
• Must pass a physical examination and a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must sign an affidavit stating that they are physically able to do the work of a Plumber and Steamfitter, which may include:
  • Working regularly at varying heights, hot and cold temperatures indoors and outdoors.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from various job sites and required classes at the approved school.
• Must provide DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applicable, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must sign a scholarship loan agreement in conjunction with related instruction classes, if accepted to the program.

For further information, applicants should contact the Plumber-Pipefitters JAC Lo. #112 at (607) 723-9593 or (607) 772-0344. 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.