Painter Apprenticeship

What Is A Painter?
Painting is the application of paint, varnishes, lacquers, sealers, stains, etc. Painters also apply all types of wallpaper, vinyl wall fabrics and all types of coverings or coatings. Painters make all of the necessary preparations prior to application. Work will be performed on all types of buildings, both interior and exterior.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or 17 with written parental consent.
• Applicant must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Applicant must be able to pass a color blindness test.

Benefits
The painters program is jointly sponsored by the Trust Fund. As an employee and union member you will be afforded excellent medical, dental and optical coverage as well as vacation and pension plan benefits.

Program
Apprentices will attend school 160 hours per year. Apprentices will work 4800 hours of on-the-job training.

Application Process
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Local program requirements may vary from area to area please contact individual programs for more information.

Southern California Address Phone Email Web Site 2077 Yates Avenue, City of Commerce, CA 90040 (323) 727-2811 (323) 727-1180 (fax) Northern California Address Phone Email Web Site 2020 Williams St., Suite A, San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 785-8467 (866) 884-4856 (fax)