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Bricklayer
Our bricklaying apprenticeship program is operated under the direction of a joint committee. Union representatives, representatives from local contractors and consultants from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and the Hayward Unified School District make up our committee. Apprentices are required to join the union in order to participate in our program. Bricklaying is one of the oldest and most highly respected of the construction trades. A bricklayer is a skilled craftsperson, who using their talents and training is able to properly position masonry units, to create efficient, beautiful buildings and other structures. The bricklayers role in the construction of buildings is normally, but not limited to building walls. The work must be coordinated with other trades to insure the buildings are completed on schedule. It is very rewarding to look back at the projects we have been a part of throughout our careers.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
- Able to lift 50 lbs. Continuously
- Able to work on staging above the ground
- Have a valid drivers license
- Willing and able to attend school (2) Saturdays per month
An apprentice with no prior experience enters our program at a pay rate of 40% of the current journeyman rate. The apprentice must attend all scheduled classes and complete all assignments. When the apprentice has been in our program for six months and accrued 750 work hours and 63 school hours they will become eligible for an increase to 45%. This process continues for each increase. They should complete our program in four years. The bricklayers have schools located in Pleasanton and Fresno.
Applications
We take applications each weekday between the hours of 8:30 am. and 11:30 am. at the Apprentice Office. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Apprentice Office
8400 Enterprise way, Room 114
Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510)-553-0991