Apprenticeship Directory
 A Directory to Apprenticeship Programs in the Illinois Valley

                                                                                         

CEMENT MASON & PLASTERER

Cement Masons place and finish any concrete surface, apply coatings to concrete, and patch and repair concrete.  Their  work includes  framing sidewalks, driveways, stairways,  etc.   They also  perform all work that involves concrete floors and walls.  

Plasterers finish interior walls and ceilings by using one, two or three coat system.  They also install insulated finish systems, apply stucco to exterior walls and ceilings, and soundproof and fireproof  buildings.
Length of Apprenticeship:
Three (3) Years – Minimum of 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

*Apprentices attend school one night a week from September–May, for a total of 144 hours a
 year. (An occasional Saturday class may be held.)
*Apprentices receive on-the-job training five days a week.

Wage Information:

1st year   70% of journeyman wage
2nd year   80% of journeyman wage
3rd year   90% of journeyman wage
Journeyman 100% of journeyman wage
(View current wage rates )

Benefits:
 Health and Welfare, Pension, Dental, Vision & Prescription

Basic Requirements:
*Must be at least 18-years old.
 *Applicants are encouraged to complete 12 years of education or the equivalent,
 (G.E.D. certificate, trade school, job experience, etc.)
*Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade.
*Must be a U.S. citizen.

Working Conditions:
 Cement Masons work in all kinds of weather conditions and primarily outdoors. Plasterers work  indoors and outdoors and must be willing to travel for work.  Work is somewhat seasonal

Recommended Preparatory Classes:
Mathematics, drafting, blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, science and any kind of shop classes.

Abilities:
 *Must be able to bend for long periods of time.
*Must be able to work at high levels from ladders and scaffolds.
*Plasterers must be able to lift heavy objects.

Work Experience: (Helpful, but not necessary for acceptance.)
Previous work as a laborer or with a concrete contractor is helpful.  Familiarity with construction of any kind.

Entry Process:
*Complete application and furnish a copy of proof of age by birth certificate or other official document
 and supply a copy of High School diploma or G.E.D.  (Applications are available Monday – Friday at
 the address noted below or at the Illinois Valley Contractors Association located at 1120 First Street,
 La Salle, IL, (815) 223-0561.)
*Complete oral interview which is given after the documents and application have been turned in.
*Applicants who meet the minimum standards and have completed the procedures will be furnished a
 list of employers who can hire an apprentice. 
*Upon being accepted for employment, the employer will send a letter stating that they intend to hire
 the applicant.  The applicant is then registered as an apprentice.  (You do not join the union until you
 have been hired by a contractor.)  Drug test may be required by contractor.

Contact:
Cement Masons Union Local #11 Apprenticeship
(815) 363-6933
28874 Rand Road
Lakemorr, IL  60051

Website:  www.opcmia11app.com

Coordinator:
Art Sturms

 

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