Apprentice Tile Setter

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2 (Albany), will conduct a recruitment from May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026 for eight Bricklayer, Mason and Plasterer apprentices; eight Pointer, Caulker and Cleaner apprentices; two Tile Setter (3 Year) apprentices; and two Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Finisher apprentices.Please note that the openings listed for apprentices represent the total number for three recruitment regions - the Capital District, Mohawk Valley, and North Country regions of the state.Applications can be obtained and completed in person at JATC for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2, 302 Centre Drive, Albany, NY 12203 or at the Eastern Contractors Association, 6 Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12205, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. Applications are also available and can be submitted online 24 hours a day during the recruitment period at Applications obtained in person or on-line may be completed and mailed to: Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers JATC #2, 302 Centre Drive, Albany, NY 12203. Applications must be received no later than April 30, 2026. The Committee requires that applicants:Must be at least 17 years old.Must be physically able to lift 50-100 pounds.Must have a valid drivers license to operate company vehicles.Must reside within the geographic jurisdiction of Local Union #2 for at least six months prior to application. This includes the counties of Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington, Greene, Delaware, Rensselaer, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Essex, Franklin, and the state of Vermont.Must have reliable transportation to and from various job sites and required classes at the approved school.For further information, applicants should contact JATC for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2 at (518) 456-5477. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center.Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

Created: 2025-11-15