Careers
If you're looking for a career with rewarding work, great compensation and extensive benefits including medical/health, 2 separate retirements, no-cost training and more... look no further. Explore the benefits of becoming a member of UA Local 716 Maine Plumbers and Pipefitters. Register for Informational Meeting at bottom of page.
Local 716 is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer; qualified women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Who can be an Apprentice at Local 716?
The following criteria must be met in order to be able to apply to our apprenticeship program.
- Be 18 Years Old and a Maine Resident
- Attend an Informational Session
- Have a Valid Drivers License
- Have a Minimum of a GED or Highschool Diploma
How do I apply to be an Apprentice at Local 716?
Thank you for your interest in Local 716 Apprenticeship. We have four trades that we apprentice at Local716- Plumbing, HVAC, Pipefitting and Welding. Please send your resume before registering for Information meeting to kthompson1@uanet.org. After the information meeting you will be invited to apply to Local 716 Apprenticeship opportunity. We hold all applications for 1 year and hold entrance interviews as our program vacancies allow. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The JATC will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate this apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30, as amended, and any applicable State Regulations. WOMEN, MINORITIES AND VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
Applying to become a Journeymen at Local 716
With 5 years of verifiable experience in plumbing, pipefitting, pipe welding & hvac/r you may qualify as a Journeymen. Please register for our Informational zoom meeting and send an email and resume to kthompson1@uanet.org. You will be contacted to set up a time to come in and take our evaluation skills assessment. You will also need to have your Driver's License, S.S Card, Birth Certificate along with any trade certifications and state licenses you have the day of your evaluation test. These items will go into our file per the DOL.
*After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the Zoom meeting.
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