Steamfitters Energy Coordinating Agency

Description of Work:

Description of Work:

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (BTJ)

The scope of work of the Steamfitter/Pipefitter encompasses installation and servicing of systems requiring piping. This includes steam and hot water heating systems, air conditioning/refrigeration systems, chemical & petrochemical plants and complete environmental systems in hospitals, schools, churches, high rise office, and apartment buildings. The trade includes joining pipe mechanically and metallurgically by

Each year for low-income families, ECA weatherizes 800 homes, repairs/replaces 5,000 heaters, provides utility bill payment assistance to 6,000 families, delivers energy conservation workshops to 2,000 people, and trains 500 underserved Philadelphians, whose diversity reflects the city we serve, for good-paying, clean energy jobs with national credentials and room for advancement. ECA’s Green Jobs Training Center, located in west Kensington offers training and certifications in high-demand Energy fields. Programs accredited by the Interstate Renewable

Minimum Qualifications

Energy Council include: Energy Auditor; Green Renovation and Retrofit; and Quality Control Inspector. Other offerings include: OSHA 10; OSHA 40/HAZWOPER; Integrated Pest Management Installer; EPA Lead Repair, Renovation, and Painting; Commercial HVAC, Gas Technician, and Heat Pump Installer. ECA is a certified Building Performance Institute Testing Center and is an accredited Lead Training Center for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

soldering, brazing, or welding. It also includes erecting and working on scaffolding, interpreting blueprints, and writing technical reports. Measuring, cutting, and fabricating piping or tubing using mechanical equipment is also the work of the Steamfitter.

years of age or older

18 years of age or older by the first day of class: February 1st or August 1st

Driver ’s license preferred

Local Union 420 of Work (Cont.):

High School Diploma or GED

Clean drug test

Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. for 25 feet. Ability to climb a ladder with a tool belt and be able to operate within a confined space.

Application Process

Initial phone call to Elsie Pinero, Career Development Coordinator at (215) 436-3559 to determine which training programs are currently available. If prospective applicants want to apply, they will be provided an application and will schedule a personal interview.

The scope of the MESS encompasses service and maintenance of commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and heating equipment and similar systems. Electric, gas & oil fired, hydronic and forced air equipment, associated combustion controls, and temperature/humidity controls are included. Building automation equipment service is also included.

Application Process

Needs to Succeed

Interest in a clean energy training and career path

Applications can be picked up at the Steamfitters Local Union 420 Training Center - 14420 Townsend Road, Suite C, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Interest in and ability to do hands-on work

Consistent attendance and participation

The application period extends throughout the year and classes start in Applicants apply at the training center .

Along with the completed application applicants must submit documentation of:

Reliable transportation and childcare

• Check or money order made payable to: Steamfitters LU 420 Training Fund in the amount of $25.00

Ability to get along and work well with others.

• Copy of applicant birth certificate

• Copy of a valid state issued driver ’s license

• Drug & Alcohol Policy Form

• Form I9- Employment Eligibility Verification Form

• Copy of applicant ’s high school diploma

• Official high school transcript

• High School Equivalency Graduate Requirements – Three (3): o Copy of GED Certificate o Official GED Test Scores o Official High School transcript – regarding all high schools attended

• Copy of Military Form DD214 Discharge/Separation Form if applicable

Benefits

and transcripts are required to be delivered or post marked by the last Friday in October for the February class or by the last Friday in April for the August class.

ECA provides stipends to trainees when possible, based on the terms of the funder of each training program.

Needs to Succeed

Recommended High School Preparatory Courses:

Five hands-on training labs in Energy Auditing, Commercial and Residential HVAC, Heat Pumps, Gas Line Mechanic, and Green Construction and Renovation.

English Composition, Math, Science, Four

Training support staff and certified instructors.

Organizational partners in Energy fields and support services. Career Development and placement services.

2021 Hourly Wages

Apprentices start at a percentage of the current Journeymen hourly wage rate and receive rate increases each year

Contact

Contact

Elsie Pinero, Career Development Coordinator at elsiep@ecasys.org or 215-436-3559

(267) 350-2610

Website: https://www.ecasavesenergy.org www.lu420.com

Address: 106 W. Clearfield Street Philadelphia PA 19133

14420 Townsend Road, Suite C, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Email: elsiep@ecasys.org