Thursday, May 29, 2025

Plumbers Local Union No. 27 is accepting applications for its Apprenticeship Training Program.

Applications may be obtained between February 22, 2021 and March 6, 2021 at:

Plumbers Local Union No. 27 Headquarters / Pipe Trades Training Center
1040 Montour West Industrial Park
Coraopolis, PA 15108
 
OR
 
Erie Training Center
8150 Hawthorne Drive
Erie, PA 16509
 
MON-TUES-WED  >>>  9am-12pm & 1pm-5:30pm
THUR  >>>   9am-12pm & 1pm-8pm
FRI  >>>  9am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
SAT  >>>  8am-12pm
 
Applications must be completed at time of registration.  No applications will be given unless all qualifications are met as listed below:
  • Must be of good moral character & physically able to perform the work of the trade.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age & have a HS diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Must have VALID Pennsylvania Drivers License.
  • Must  be a citizen of the US and reside within the geographical jurisdiction of Plumbers Local Union No. 27.
  • Must pay a non-refundable fee of $30.00 (check or cash) at the time of application.
  • If accepted, will be required to submit a test for substance abuse.
  • If accepted, will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
  • Applicants will be required to take a written qualification examination (General Aptitude Test) at Plumbers Local Union No. 27 Headquarters in Coraopolis, PA.
  • Applicants who qualify (based on written examination) will be granted a personal interview which will be held at Plumbers Local Union No. 27 in Coraopolis, PA.
  • Selection of apprentices will be based on qualifications without  regard to race, color, creed, national origin or sex.
  • Any person selected as a probationary apprentice must pay $250 toward their initiation fee of $500 and after an acceptable probationary period of one year, the remaining $250 must be paid to Plumbers Local Union No. 27.  Residential apprentices selected as a probationary apprentice must pay $125 toward their initiation fee of $250 and after an acceptable probationary period of one year, the remaining $125 must be paid to Plumbers Local Union No. 27.  

YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION TO APPLY:

  • HS diploma or GED equivalent
  • $30.00 application fee (cash or check)
  • Valid Pennsylvania Drivers Licence
  • Transcript of high school grades

Upon completion of the application (including all acceptable documentation) you will be assigned a testing time for the General Aptitude Test.