Poughkeepsie, NY (July 17, 2019) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Elevator Constructors, Local Union #138, will conduct a recruitment from September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 for one Elevator/Escalator Constructor and Modernizer apprentice, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Applications are only available online. Applications can be submitted at any time during the recruitment period at the following website: www.neiep.org/careers.aspx.

Applicants must take and pass the Elevator Industry Aptitude Test with a score of at least 70 out of 100. A $25.00 testing fee is required on the day of the test. Payment must be in the form of a Postal Money Order or Bank Certified Check. No cash or personal checks will be accepted. Please note, you may request that this fee be waived. Fee waivers will be approved upon showing verifiable proof of financial need.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED).
• Must pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must verbally attest to being physically capable of performing the work of the trade, which may include lifting, climbing, and working from heights.
• Must be a resident, for at least six months, within the jurisdiction of Local Union #138. This includes the following:
• Dutchess County
• Orange County
• Putnam County
• Sullivan County
• Ulster County
• Rockland County – The town of Stoney Point
• Westchester County – The towns of Bedford, Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mt. Kimco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers, and Yorktown.
• Columbia County – The towns of Ancram, Clermont, Copake, Gallatin, Germantown, Livingston, and Taghkanic.
• Green County – The towns of Ashland, Catskill, Halcott, Hunter, Jewett, Lexington, Rattsville, and Windham.
• Delaware County – The towns of Andes, Bovina, Colchester, Davenport, Delhi, Harpersfield, Herndon, Kortright, Meredith, Middletown, Roxbury, Hancock, and Stamford.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work and related instruction classes.
• Must take the National Elevator Industry Educational Program Tool Assessment Test.

For further information, applicants should contact International Union of Elevator Constructors Local # 138 at (774) 225-9584. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: https://www.labor.ny.gov/career-center-locator/location-list-all.php).

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.