MA #1020
Oregon SW Washington Resilient Floor & Decorative Coverings J.A.T.C.

Ranked Selection

This Public Notice is to inform you that the OREGON & SW WASHINGTON FLOOR COVERING JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE (JATC) will be accepting applications for the following trade:

RESILIENT FLOOR & DECORATIVE COVERINGS WORKER

Union

2006 DATES FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

February 15	February 16	March 14	April 11	May 16
June 13	July 11	August 15	September 12	October 10

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Age: Seventeen (17) years of age.
2. Education: High School graduate or successfully completed GED and supply proof of same.

Ranked Selection: Applicants will be scored and ranked from documentation submitted and interview as described on the following page.

Note: Valid Driver's License may be required upon obtaining employment.

GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Employers may be located anywhere in the State of Oregon; and, Clark, Cowlitz, Klickatat, Skamania, Wahkiakum, and Pacific Counties in the State of Washington.

TO APPLY GO TO:

FLOOR COVERING JOINT APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING OFFICE
11105 N. E. SANDY BLVD.
PORTLAND, OR 97220

HOURS: 9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Information contact: (503) 282-5783

WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

This program is registered with the Oregon and Washington State Apprenticeship & Training Councils and recognized by the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

VETERANS who have GI Benefits may use them in this program.

RANKING

Applicants will be ranked by the score developed from the following:
All areas must be documented for credit.

1. Verifiable documentation: letters from employers on Company letterhead, DD214, Course Certificates, School Transcripts, etc.
High School Diploma ...................................................7 Points
GED...........................................................................4 Points

 

2. Courses that require following written directions to complete projects - ................................................................................Max 10 Points Total
Wood Shop, Drafting, Blue Print Reading, Home Economics
credit or equivalent....................................................2 Points per semester

 

3. Points for Work Experience - ..............................Max 10 Points Total
Work Experience ......................................................1 Points per 1000 hours
Work Experience (Construction Related) ....................2 Points per 1000 hours
Work Experience (Floor Covering Related)..................5 Points per 1000 hours

 

4. Points for Military Experience - Max 10 points Total
Military Experience .................................................. 1 Points per year
Military Experience (Construction Related) .................2 Points per year
Military Experience (Floor Covering Related) ..............5 Points per year

 

5. Interview .............................................................Max. 40 Points

 

6. Valid Driver's License ..........................................3 Points

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Resilient Floor and Decorative Covering Workers install, replace and repair all types of carpets, plastic laminates and other decorative covering. Their work can be done in residential, commercial or industrial buildings, or anywhere else covering is needed. The work must be done accurately within set limits and tolerances, and workers must be able to use scribes and dividers to enhance precision. Must be physically able to do the work of the trade.

WORK PROCESSES

Approximately 8,000 hours of on-the-job training in the following categories will occur:

1. Preparation of surfaces: Conditions all types of surfaces for application of carpets, resilient materials, plastic laminates, decorative coverings, and other materials necessary for correct installation.

2. Installation: Installation of resilient materials, plastic laminates, carpet and decorative covering, and all trims necessary to installing to any surface whatever it may be.

MA #1020
Oregon SW Washington Resilient Floor & Decorative Coverings J.A.T.C.

RELATED TRAINING

Ay least 144 hours of related training (classroom instruction) will be required each year unless determined otherwise by the apprenticeship committee. The following is a summary of related instruction:

1. Introduction of trade
2. Tools & usage
3. Safety - safe work practices and first aid
4. Customer & employer relations
5. Preparation of all surfaces
6. Mathematics
7. Pattern matching
8. Covering of all surfaces

WAGE SCHEDULE

The average wage for those journeymen employed by the participating employer in the occupation is $22.00 established 9/1/05. The progressive wage rate to be paid the apprentice is:

INFORMATION: Floor Coverers Local No. 1236 Apprenticeship Coordinator (503) 282-5783.

When applying, mention that you saw this announcement at "UNIONJOBS.COM."