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Who are The Building Trades?

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders and, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers

The Boilermakers are a diverse union of workers in construction, maintenance, manufacturing, professional emergency medical services, repair and related industries. Boilermakers build and repair ships, fishing boats, ferries, barges, cranes, boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, plate and structural fabrications among other things. These skilled workers often use acetylene torches, power grinders and other equipment for welding, burning, cutting, rigging, layout and bolting. It’s hard work, and heavy lifting and dedication to the craft is required.

Applications for the Apprenticeship Program are available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to be collected and signed for in-person at Local Lodge 92.  Note: we are closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

2260 South Riverside Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.  We give priority to applicants with welding experience and Armed Forces Veterans.

 

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers 

The International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers has persevered since 1903, a testament to our founders’ commitment to the dignity, skills and well-being of our membership. For more than 115 years our union has endured, through good times and bad, in peacetime and at war, through economic depression and prosperity, in favor and out of favor with governments and politicians. Through it all we not only have survived; we have flourished.

Today’s Union Insulator is skilled in the installation of mechanical insulation, fire stopping, asbestos and lead mitigation or abatement, sound attenuation and specialty fabrications required in custom mechanical insulation installations for commercial, industrial, medical, bio-technical, governmental and educational facilities among other customer types. This work is installed by our professional mechanical insulators that have achieved journeyman status in the union through a multi-year classroom and 1,600 hour per year on-the-job training program second to none in North America.

Applications are given out on the 1st Monday of the following Quarterly Months: January, April, July, October, at 8:00 am (Sharp), at our facility. (2025 dates: January 6th, April 7th, July 7th, October 6th)

  • Facility Address: 3833 Ebony Street, Ontario CA 91761

 

The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

BAC represents all skilled trowel trades workers, including bricklayers, tile setters, plasterers, cement masons, marble masons, restoration workers, and terrazzo and mosaic workers. Their work can be seen on many buildings, homes, stadiums, monuments and landmarks throughout the United States and Canada. BAC craftworkers routinely demonstrate their talents at trade shows, union industries shows and apprentice contests.

We accept applications Monday - Thursday 7 am to 11am by appointment only. We will explain how an apprenticeship works and answer any of your questions during the application process. Please call the office at 626-856-5750 to make an appointment. 

 

Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association

OPCMIA members represent skilled plasterers, cement masons, shophands and associated members. Plasterers finish interior walls and ceilings of buildings, apply plaster on masonry, metal, wirelath or gypsum. Bridges, canals, dams, reservoirs, roads and many other engineering feats would be impossible without the skills of OPCMIA cement masons. Cement masons are responsible for all concrete construction, including pouring and finishing of slabs, steps, wall tops, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, paving and other concrete construction.

Contact the Cement Masons Local Union 500 to set up a time to complete an application (see below). Applications are accepted usually between 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday thru Friday. Call before visiting the local Union.

Cement Masons 500: 331 Corporate Terrace Circle Corona, CA 92879, phone: 714-554-0730

San Bernardino Training Center: 18697 Verdemont Ranch Road, San Bernardino, CA 92407

To join the Plasterers 200 apprenticeship, applicants are required to submit an application in person. Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis, the 2025 dates are January 2nd, April 3rd, July 3rd and October 2nd. Applicants should bring drivers license or photo ID and social security card and be prepared to take an agility test and pass a drug test

Plasterers 200: 1610 W Holt Ave, Pomona, CA 91768

 

International Union of Elevator Constructors

The IUEC represents the most qualified and trained elevator constructors in the world. Members assemble, install and replace elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walkways and similar equipment in new and old buildings. Elevator constructors also maintain and repair this equipment and modernize older equipment.

neiep.org for applications / recruitment drives 

The IUEC represents the most qualified and trained elevator constructors in the world. Members assemble, install, and replace elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walkways, and more. The IUEC is a small but extremely important building trades union, supporting over 27,000 members. For over a century, elevator constructors have reshaped city skylines and kept our nations moving.

 

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

The IBEW represents workers in the electrical industry including construction, gas and electric utilities, telecommunications, railroads and government agencies. Construction and residential electricians work in all phases of the electrical construction and service industry. Their worksites range from single-family residences to state-of-the-art industrial plants. Inside wire workers may install and maintain conduits, switches, converters, wire lighting, and complex systems incorporating computerization and high technology. Electricians work in the electric sign industry and increasingly perform work in the installation of fiber optics and voice/data/video equipment.

Applications are accepted online, ieetc.org, on specific days. Next application day is November 4th, 2024. Application link opens at 9:30 am and will remain open until maximum # has been reached for that period. Check the website for updated application days. 

Inland Empire Electrical Training Center: 1855 Business Center Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408

 

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers

Members of the Ironworker trade assemble and erect steel framework and other metal parts in buildings and on bridges, dams, skyscrapers, factories and other steel structures. They raise, place and join steel girders and columns to form structural frameworks, including the welding for metal decking.

Reinforcing Ironworkers and Structural Ironworkers. The Field Ironworkers Apprenticeship and Journeyman Retraining Program exists to ensure that our Union Ironworkers have the skills, knowledge, and training necessary to be safe on the jobsite, competitive in the workplace, and satisfied in their careers. We accomplish that mission by providing training and materials. Our world-class instructors and leadership uphold union values, principles of service, and professionalism.

Applicants must apply in person. Address: 5555 Fresca Drive, La Palma, CA 90623

Phone: (714) 228-9744

 

Laborers International Union of North America

LIUNA is the most progressive, aggressive and fastest-growing union of construction workers, and one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees. LIUNA members are on the forefront of the construction industry – a powerhouse sector of 12 million workers producing five percent of our countries’ economic output.

LiUNA offers various construction related apprenticeship programs you can choose from including, Construction Craft Laborer, Labor Cement Mason, Landscape Irrigation Fitter, Brick Tender and more (https://www.scdcl.org/ to view opportunities in So Cal) 

Laborers’ Training School or Laborers’ Apprenticeship, (626) 610-1700 www.laborerstrainingschool.com

Address: 1385 W. Sierra Madre Avenue, Azusa CA 91702

LiUNA has training centers in San Bernardino and Riverside County 

 

International Union of Operating Engineers

IUOE is a progressive, diversified trade union primarily representing operating engineers, who work as heavy equipment operators, mechanics and surveyors in the construction industry; and stationary engineers, who work in the service industries and in operations and maintenance in building and industrial complexes. IUOE also represents nurses and other health industry workers, a significant number of public employees engaged in a wide variety of occupations, and a number of job classifications in the petrochemical industry

Applications are accepted online, oett.net, during specific application periods. Check the website frequently for updates on when applications will open.

 

United Association of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Techs (UA) 

United Association is a multicraft union representing plumbers and pipe, sprinkler and refrigerator fitters, and service technicians. These jobs require the installation, remodeling or maintenance of systems that carry water, steam, air and other liquids or gasses necessary for sanitation, industrial production, heating and air conditioning, and many other uses. Workers measure, cut and bend pipe, weld, braze, caulk, solder, glue or thread joints at residential and commercial jobsites

UA Local 364 Riverside and San Bernardino Counties: applications are accepted on the last Tuesday of each month (January-November), between 1-4 pm in person. Each applicant must provide an EMAIL and phone number in order to simplify future contact. Upon Completion of the Local 364 Application, an entrance exam will be scheduled for each applicant.

UA Local 669 sprinklerfitters: apply online https://training669.org/

UA Local 709 sprinklerfitters: Take applications once a year in May, check website for dates (https://www.sprinklerfitters709.org/apprenticeship)

 

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades

IUPAT members work in one or more of several crafts: painting, wallpaper hanging, glazing (glass work), drywall and taping, floor covering, and sign and display work. Painters and paperhangers work in industrial, commercial and residential settings, from bridges and ships to interior walls of office buildings and homes. Drywall finishers tape, fill in and smooth seams in sheets of drywall. Glaziers prepare and install various kinds of glass, mirrors, metal framing and doors/entrances to buildings. Floor coverers work with resilient floors, as well as carpet and decorative coverings. Members also perform exterior sign and display work, like standard billboards and lighted billboards. Other types of work are convention display and show decorators.

Contact the District Council 36 office to apply. 

Finishing Trades Institute of District Council 36

7020 East Slauson Avenue

Commerce, CA 90040

Tel: 323-727-2811

https://dc36apprenticeships.org/index.html

 

United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers

Members of the Roofers Union install new roofs and remove old roofs using a variety of materials. Roofers install hot built-up and single-ply roofing systems on mostly commercial/industrial structures. Waterproofers install moisture-resistant products on below-grade structures and other surfaces to prevent water intrusion into buildings. The work is performed in all weather conditions. Members also operate a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment associated with the installation of roofing and waterproofing products.

Individuals looking to join the roofing union should reach out to the JATC via email: jatc@unionroofers.org or call Local 220 (714) 939-0220
 

International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART)

SMART members work in several industries. Sheet metal workers fabricate, install and service heating, venting and air conditioning systems; blowpipe and industrial systems; metal roofing; coping and flashing; and stainless steel work for restaurants, kitchens and hospitals. They prepare shop and field drawings manually and with computer-aided design.

Applications open on the first Monday of the month and close after 250 applicants. Visit website to apply: https://www.socalsma.org/application-process

 

International Brotherhood of Teamsters

The Teamsters represent 1.4 million working men and women in virtually every occupation throughout the United States and Canada, including many in the construction industry. Two-thirds of Teamsters members work in one of five divisions: warehouse, parcel, freight, public employees and industrial trades. The public employees sector is the union’s fastest-growing division. Teamsters members are also spread out geographically. The largest concentrations of Teamsters are in the regions in the central and eastern states.

Call to learn more about applying Construction Teamsters Training & Upgrading Fund

15732 Slover Ave, Fontana, CA 92337

Phone number: (909) 349-0565

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