OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
There is more to being a Drywall Installer than putting up sheets of drywall. As a Drywaller, you are responsible for laying out the site and even putting up metal studs that the drywall attaches to. Soundproofing a room must be completed, but more importantly, making sure that all the work meets fire safety requirements. Like most of the specialty trades in carpentry, math is an important part of your education. So, if you are in high school, it may be a good idea to take as many math courses as possible.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A typical workday is 8 consecutive hours. Safety is always at the forefront in the Union, so you are equipped with a hard hat and eye protection. The work is hard, but it pays off. Union Carpenters are paid very well, and you can get paid “time and a half” or even “double time” for work that you do over 8 hours in a day. Not only is the pay good, but you also get great benefits such as insurance, pension, and the pride of getting trained as a Union Carpenter.
For additional information on this program, please contact your Local #250 at 847-662-7421
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS
At the time of filing an application:
•Be 17 years of age or older
•High School Diploma or a G.E.D. Certificate or officially sealed High School Transcripts (minimum 8 credits)
•Have a valid Driver’s License or State ID
•Original Social Security Card or receipt showing duplicate card has been applied for
•Submit a $25.00 non-refundable application processing fee – Cashier’s Check or Money Order only.
During the posted application period, ALL required documents and fees must be brought to our main campus in Elk Grove Village – 1256 Estes Avenues – between 9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Monday thru Friday.
Veterans
Upon completing the application, you will be required to:
•Be physically fit to work as a carpenter with no restrictions
Registration Process
When the Apprenticeship Program opens for registrations, the applicants must come to the Apprenticeship Program Office located at 1256 Estes Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 to fill out an application and begin the registration process.
The office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. At that time, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and present the prescribed documents.
Each applicant who meets all of the criteria shall be eligible to take the Aptitude and Qualifying Tests required for entry in the program. Tests are held at various times, measuring reading comprehension, mathematic computation, reasoning power and natural talent for carpentry. Applicants are notified by mail of testing dates and times.
Following the Aptitude Tests, a mandatory Orientation Session is held for all applicants.