Plasterer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Plasterer

The intricate work of Plasterers define the Soda Fountain at the St. Louis Aquarium.

Much of the ornamental work in buildings and homes is performed by Plasterers.

Plasterer

WORK DESCRIPTION: Plumbers protect the health of the nation by ensuring the safety and quality of our water supply and drainage . Plumbers are essential for projects from residential homes to complex installations for hospitals, research facilities, schools, and more .

Plumbing tasks include design, layout, installation, and repair of plumbing, drainage, and ventilation systems .

Plumbers must be g ood with their hands and have an interest in design and layout of plumbing systems .

APPRENTICE AGE: Minimum: 18 years

TRAINING PROGRAM: Plumber apprentices receive five years of on-the-job and classroom training. Apprentices are required to attend our Block Training sessions, 40 hours per week, from September through May. The number of weeks vary each year of apprenticeship. They are also required to attend a minimum of three hours of evening training every week September through May . Apprentices receive 240 hours of classroom and shop training annually . Passing a drug test is a condition of employment, as are random drug tests .

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must present a valid photo ID, a high school diploma and transcript or G .E .D . Transcripts should be sent directly to the Training Center. G.E.D. certificates should be presented with an official report of test results and all high school transcripts from the years attended. If applicable, an applicant’s military transfer or discharge Form DD-214 is needed. In addition, applicants must appear for a scheduled interview .

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Photo ID Copy of high school diploma or G .E .D ., and high school transcripts for all years attended DD-214 (if applicable)

TO APPLY, CONTACT: Donald R . Summers Jr ., Asst . Director/Apprentice Coordinator Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union No. 562 314/388-0722 Fax: 314/388-5820 Email: dsummers@local562 .org To learn more about the training program visit www .local562 .org