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Floorlayer
Work Description:The character of a room in any building or home is, in large part, dependent on floorlayers. From carpeting and hardwood to ceramic and resilient flooring, the work of floorlayers expresses warmth, elegance and functionality. In addition to laying all types of flooring, floorlayers perform maintenance work, such as stripping, sanding and finishing wood floors. Knowledge of tool use, basic math, drafting and blueprint reading is helpful. The work also requires the ability to work well with co-workers and customers. Apprentice Age: Minimum: 17 years Maximum: None Training Program: During the four-year training program, floorlayes complete a minimum of 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of specialized training at the Floorlayers Training Center. Application Process: Applicants are given a copy of the apprenticeship standards to read and an application to complete. Upon submittal of completed materials, applicants receive a list of signatory contractors with which to seek employment. Upon obtaining a letter of intent to hire, signed by a signatory contractor, applicants are sent for a substance abuse test. Those passing the test are accepted into the program. Employed apprentices are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. To Apply, Contact: Steve Fuller, Coordinator Floorlayers Union Local No. 1310 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Floorlayers Training Center 8300 Valcour Ave. Afton, MO 63123 314/457-8301 Fax: 314/457-8309 Union Contractor Association To The Top |
