The Sheet Metal Workers JATC Local #112 will be recruiting through February 17, 2010 for three sheet meal worker apprentices.

Applications can be obtained at Local #112, 827 East Second Street, Jamestown, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the third Wednesday of the month during the recruitment period.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Must have a New York State Driver’s License to operate company owned vehicles
• Mush have reliable transportation to all work sites.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or Local #112 at 716-484-8267.

Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Job Postings

The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is hiring for the following seasonal park and golf course positions:

Zone gardeners

Rosarian

Turf crew

Golf course rangers

Golf course starters

Concessions workers

Lifeguards

Hours of operation are weekdays, weekends and evenings.

Experience and valid driver’s license required.

More info:  www.buffaloolmstedparks.org

Resumes to:

Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy

Parkside Lodge

84 Parkside Ave

Buffalo NY 14214

Email: info@buffaloolmstedparks.org

Deadline: 4/15/09

EOE. No calls please.

News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The Sponsor at 716-484-8267.

Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices

JAMESTOWN, NY (03/18/2009; 1124)(readMedia)– The Sheet Metal Workers JATC Local # 112, will conduct a recruitment from March 18, 2009 through February 17, 2010 for three sheet metal worker apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications can be obtained at Local #112, 827 East Second Street, Jamestown, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the third Wednesday of the month during the recruitment period.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Must have a New York State Driver’s License to operate company owned vehicles.
• Must have reliable transportation to all work sites and school.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or Local #112 at 716-484-8267.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

Applications are being taken for the 2009 Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program. Attached is a copy of the application that must be completed and returned to the Department of Community Services, 65 Niagara Square Room 1701, Buffalo, New York 14202. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applications can be returned Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, May 29, 2009. Those who fail to meet the application deadline will be put on a waiting list and your chances of obtaining employment will be diminished.

To be eligible for this program you must be a City of Buffalo resident between the ages of 14 and 21 and you must turn age 14 by May 31, 2009.

In order to determine your eligibility for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, the following items must be documented and returned with your completed application:

1. Working Papers for all youth under age 18

o Ages 14-15 (Blue Card)

o Ages 16-17 (Green Card)

2. Birth Certificate
3. Proof of Buffalo Residency (Utility Bills, Lease Agreement)
4. Family Income
5. Social Security Card
6. Attending School (Most recent School Report Card or Transcript)
7. Tax Forms

If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact (716) 851-5627.

News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The Sponsor at 607-732-1237

Electricians Recruit Apprentices

ELMIRA, NY (03/13/2009; 1638)(readMedia)– The Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Elmira, Local 139, will conduct recruitment from March 13, 2009 through February 12, 2010 for six electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications can be obtained at the local, 508 College Ave., Elmira, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the second Friday of each month during the recruitment period.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 17 years old at the time of interview – 18 at the time of indenture.
• Have a high school or general equivalency diploma (GED) – must provide official transcript for high school (or GED) after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must show evidence of successful completion of one year of high school algebra or one post high school algebra course with a passing grade after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must provide results of a physical examination and a drug test at the sponsor’s expense after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must submit a DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience after selection and prior to indenture to receive consideration for such training and/or experience.
• Must qualify for the interview using the electrical trade’s aptitude test developed and validated by the American Institutes for Research.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work sites and classroom training.
• Have a valid driver’s license – proof required after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must be a resident of the union’s jurisdiction for at least six months — all of Chemung and Steuben Counties; Townships of Allen, Almond, Alfred, Andover, Birdsall, Burns, Granger, Grove, Hume, Independence, Ward, Wellsville, West Almond, and Willing and that portion of Amity, Angelica, Belfast, Caneadea and Scio east of the Genesee River located in Allegany County; Townships of Dix, Montour, Orange, Reading and Tyrone located in Schuyler County; and Townships of Barton and Nichols located in Tioga County.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the local at 607-732-1237.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

Uniland Development Company will be hosting a Job Fair for those applicants interested in working at the brand new Avant / Embassy Suites Hotel which is under construction downtown and expected to open in June. The Job Fair will be held on April 17th and 18th from 10 am to 3 pm at the Avant location, 200 Delaware Avenue.

News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The Sponsor at 716-565-0112.

Painters Recruit Apprentices

ROCHESTER, NY (03/04/2009; 1147)(readMedia)– The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York will conduct recruitment from March 3, 2009 through January 6, 2010 for three painter, decorator, paperhanger apprentices; three glazier apprentices and three drywall taper apprentices State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications can be obtained from IUPAT, District Council #4, 585 Aero Drive, Cheektowaga; 219 Lyons Road, Geneva on the first Tuesday of each month during the recruitment period from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; and 39 Saginaw Drive, Suite 16, Rochester from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. but will only be accepted at the open recruitment at this location on the first Wednesday of each month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Applications may also be picked up from the local Department of Labor office and can only be accepted at the open recruitments listed above.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 17 years old.
• Have a high school or general equivalency diploma.
• Be physically able to perform the work required as determined by applicant written attestation. Physical examination including drug screening, may be required at time of indenture. Costs for medical exam, if required, are at the expense of the sponsor.
• Legally able to work in the United States.
• Physical demands of the job require work above ground level. Some work may be 35 feet or higher above ground level.
• Have a valid NYS driver’s license in order to operate company vehicles on public highways.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from job sites throughout central New York and related instruction in Geneva at one week intervals.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the sponsor at 716-565-0112.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: Tracy Falasco, 518-457-9000

Carpenters Recruit Apprentices

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (03/04/2009; 1138)(readMedia)– The Empire State Regional Council of Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 289, will conduct recruitment from March 3, 2009 through March 2, 2010 for 10 carpenter apprentices, the State Labor Department announced today.

Applications will be available at the Local, (Zone A – 1159 Maryvale Drive, Cheektowaga) and (Zone B – Trott Access Center, Worksource One Center, Portage Road & 11th Street, Niagara Falls) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the first Tuesday of each month during the recruitment period.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old – proof required at time of employment by signed statement submitted at time of application.
• Have a high school or general equivalency diploma as recognized by the New York State Department of Education – proof required at time of employment by signed statement submitted at time of application.
• Sign an affidavit stating they are physically able to do the work.
• Have lived within the local’s geographic jurisdiction for at least six months prior to the date of application – (Zone A – Erie County and Zone B – Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties.
• Must take a drug test at the sponsor’s expense given at time of employment.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work and school by a signed statement submitted at time of application.
• Must be willing to attend school in Rochester.
• Each eligible applicant will have to participate in an interview.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the sponsor at 716-632-3080.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The Sponsor at 716-662-5752.

Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices

ORCHARD PARK, NY (03/04/2009; 1117)(readMedia)– The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the Plumbers and Steamfitters of Western New York, Local 22 (Zones A, B, and C), will conduct recruitment from March 3, 2009 through February 2, 2010 for three plumber and three steamfitter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications can be obtained from 9 a.m. to noon, at the local, 3651 California Road, Orchard Park, the first Tuesday of each month. Applications will also be available during normal business hours at the NYS Department of Labor offices in Jamestown, Olean, Albion and Dunkirk during business hours.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school or general equivalency diploma recognized by local school authorities.
• Attest that he/she can physically perform work duties.
• Must have valid NYS driving privileges in order to operate company vehicles.
• Must be a resident of the local’s geographic jurisdiction for one year (Zone A — Erie and Wyoming Counties; and Alabama, Oakfield, Elba, Pembroke, Batavia, Darien and Alexander in Genesee County: Zone B — Niagara County; and Yates, Ridgeway and Shelby in Orleans County: Zone C — Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties; and Allen, Alma, Amity, Angelica, Belfast, Bolivar, Caneadea, Centerville, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Genesee, Granger, Hume, New Hudson, Rushford, Scio and Wirt in Allegany County).
• Must take and pass a drug test at the union’s expense after selection as an apprentice.
• Must pass a qualifying battery basic “WORK KEYS” assessment test – applied math and reading.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the local at 716-662-5752.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The Sponsor at 716-842-1013.

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices

BUFFALO, NY (03/04/2009; 1130)(readMedia)– The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 3 (Buffalo Chapter), will conduct apprentice recruitment from March 3 through December 1, 2009 for two bricklayer/mason apprentices, two tile setter apprentices and two pointer/caulker/cleaner apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications will be available at the local, 1175 William Street, Buffalo, from 8 a.m. to noon, the first Tuesday of each month during the recruitment period.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a minimum of tenth grade education.
• Be physically able to perform the work required. Sponsor drug testing done at the committee’s expense at the time of indenture.
• Must be a resident of Allegany, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans, Niagara, Cattaraugus or Chautauqua counties.
• Have a reliable means of transportation for work and training.
• Pay a $5.00 application fee.
• All applications must be received/postmarked no later than December 1, 2009.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the sponsor at 716-842-1013.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.