Union Apprenticeship Opening Announcement |
TILE, BRICK, MARBLE, & TERRAZZO FINISHER |
Minimum Qualifications The entire state of Oregon and five and a half Southwest Washington Counties. Applications will be taken at Bricklayers Union Office 12812 NE Marx Street Portland, Oregon 97230 |
Applications will be accepted on the following dates from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed from 12:00 - 1:00 for lunch): July 26, 27, & 28, 2010 CANCELLEDOctober 25, 26, & 27, 2010 |
We strongly encourage women and minorities to apply. “Qualified applicants will be scored and ranked using the following documentation and an oral interview, then ranked at the committee meeting in the month following the application date.” Diploma or GED Transcripts Valid Drivers License Military Service Work Experience BlueprintReading Reminder: A copy of the above documentation needs to be brought in the day of application. Courses that require written directions to complete projects (i.e., wood shop, home economics, drafting). All applicants will be notified by mail if you have been accepted for apprenticeship/ or failed to meet the minimum qualifications. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be scheduled for an orientation. If you fail to appear for the orientation you will be dropped from the “Pool of Eligibles”. VETERANS who have GI Benefits may use them in this program. |
Mason Trades Finisher Fact Sheet
Minimum Qualifications
Extra Points given for the following Documentation
- High School Diploma/GED
- Military Service
- Valid Drivers License
- Work Experience
- Work experience/job related
- Course that require written directions to complete:
Wood shop
Drafting
Blueprint reading
Any other course that would be beneficial to this occupation
Job description
You will assist the journeyman or apprentice with such duties as: striking, sawing, cleaning, washing, grouting or any other duties assigned by the Foreman to increase the productivity of the journeyman or apprentice. Under no circumstance shall their duties consist of laying or setting any material.
Wage Scale
$11.36 plus Health & Welfare & Pension benefits – 1st 500 hours
$17.54 plus Health & Welfare & Pension benefits – 500 to 2000 hours
$21.11 plus Health & Welfare & Pension benefits – 2000 hours
Related Training
144 hours of related training will be required. Our classes are set up for every other Saturday from September to May. (No cost to the applicant)
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Your employer will require that you take a pre-employment drug test. All testing information under this program is strictly confidential.
Other important information
Apprenticeship Phone: (503) 234-3781 FAX: (503-238-6644
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local #1 of Oregon 12812 NE Marx Street, Portland, OR 97230
Office Hours M-F 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed from 12-1 for lunch)
Items you’ll need for work
* A pair of work boots.
Tennis shoes are not acceptable.
* A hard hat.
Hard hat’s can be purchased at Sanderson Safety Supply or Home Depot.
APPLICANTS WILL BE SCORED AND RANKED USING THE GUIDELINES BELOW:
1. Work Experience* 5 Maximum points
General: 1000 hours=.25 point
Construction Related 1000 hours=.5 points
Mason-Trades related 1000 hours=1 points
2. Graduate of a Council and committee jointly approved* 4 maximum points
pre-apprenticeship program (including B-Fit, Youth Build, Job Corps)
3. Military Experience 5 maximum points
General: 1 year = 1 point
4. Education related to occupation* 3 maximum points
(including shop, Home Economics, Design, Construction, Mechanical)
1 semester credit with grade C or better = 2 points
5. High School Education 3 maximum points
High School Diploma= 2 points
Cumulative GPA 2.00 and above = 1 additional point
GED= 2 points
Total Score greater or equal to 255 = 1 additional points
(greater than or equal to 2550 for GED’S completed after 12/21/01)
6. Math classes with passing grades 5 maximum points
Basic Math: 1 semester credit = 1 point
Advanced Math: 1 semester credit = 2 points
(including Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Calculus)
7. Valid Driver’s License 5 maximum points
8. Interview 70 maximum points
*Points awarded only for experience gained no more than 5 years prior to application date.
