UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 159
Martinez, CA
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 159 was chartered into the United Association on April 3rd, 1915 in Martinez, California. Almost 100 years later, our offices are still headquartered in Martinez where we have our union hiring hall, Journeyman and Apprentice Training facility and assembly hall. With over 500 members and over 100 union contractors, we provide skilled plumbers, steamfitters, HVAC Refrigeration technicians and service plumbers for work in Contra Costa County and beyond.
Our workforce takes pride in partnering with our signatory contractors in providing sophisticated piping systems to the end user. From underground installations to final connections of fixtures and equipment, a plumber is required to have all the physical and mental skills needed to get the job done right the first time.
Our journeymen and apprentices are among the best trained in the world. Continuing education classes are offered on a regular basis to our journeymen to keep them updated on the changes and trends in the plumbing industry.
Our members are required to graduate from the United Association (UA) certified and accredited Joint Apprenticeship Training Program which produces the best journeymen in the industry. This 5-year apprenticeship program requires an apprentice to have over 8,000 hours of on-the-job training as well as over 1,124 hours of classroom education from certified instructors. This means that you have the most qualified workforce at your disposal.
No matter how big or small the project, we promise a highly skilled workforce committed to ensure the customer a job that is on-time and on-budget.
Here are a few examples of our participation in developing our communities:
- John Muir Hospital
- Walnut Creek Water Treatment Plant
- Anchor Cove Development, Richmond
- Hercules Public Library
- City of Concord Police Station
- Cal State Pump Hose
- Richmond Public Library
- Kaiser Hospital, Antioch
- Chevron Park, San Ramon
- Contra Costa County Hospital, Martinez
- Contra Costa County Department of Health Services Laboratory
- Avalon Bay, Walnut Creek
- Dougherty Valley Development, San Ramon
We do it right the first time!
Job Specifications
Martinez, CA
2 years ago
Full Time
Entry Level
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Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship Opportunities! - UA local 159
Veterans are highly encouraged to apply! This is the one time a year that UA local 159 accepts applications! You can also go to: http://www.ualocal159.org/apprenticeship.aspx for more information.
We will be taking Apprenticeship applications
March 24th through April 4th, 2025.
Monday through Friday only
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where to File:
UA Local 159 Business Office
1308 Roman Way
Martinez, CA 94553
Applicant must be 18 years or older
Bring a valid photo ID and High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
Any questions, please call our office at 925-229-0400
Thank you for your interest in our program.
Requirements
This program gives our Apprentices the necessary training needed to achieve Journeyman status in the plumbing and steam fitting trades.
Classroom Training
During the five years of training, our Apprentices will receive 980 hours of classroom training. Classes are held at our training center in the evenings. Instruction will be given in code interpretation, trade related mathematics, blue print reading, piping design and many other trade related topics.
Apprentices will also receive 144 hours of welding classes. In these classes, they will be taught both arc and gas welding, along with instruction in copper brazing and soldering. This will give the Apprentices a total of 1,124 hours of training at our training center.
On The Job Training
Apprentices will be working in Contra Costa County where we have jurisdiction covering residential and commercial plumbing, heating, air conditioning/refrigeration, potable water distribution, water treatment and sewage treatment.
During the five year program, Apprentices will receive approximately 8,000 hours of on the job training. They will learn under the direct supervision of Journeymen Plumbers and Steamfitters.
Starting Apprentices will earn 40% of the Journeyman wage rate. Raise increases will be given every 6 months until Journeyman status has been reached, provided that the classroom and on the job training requirements have been met.
Fringe Benefits
Local 159 currently offers medical coverage through Kaiser for our members and their families, along with dental and vision care coverage. We have defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans.
Coordinators:
Brian Lescure, Coordinator
Additional Information
United Association - Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Techs