Applying or removing paints, oils, varnishes, watercolors, wallpaper, wall coverings or other materials. Wall washing and the cleaning and bleaching of all interior and exterior walls and surfaces with liquid steam; sand blasting; application of adhesive materials, etc. (Drywall finishing means within the occupation of taping, texturing and sanding.) Reads work orders or receives instructions from supervisor or homeowner regarding painting. Smoothes surfaces using: sandpaper, brushes, steel wool, and removes old paint from surfaces using; paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting. Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun or putty knife. Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors. Removes fixtures, such as pictures and electrical switch covers from walls prior to painting, using screwdriver. Spreads drop cloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces, such as baseboards, doorframes, and windows, with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. Lifts and carries cans of paint at job site as needed. Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers. Simulates wood grain, marble, brick or tile effects. Applies paint with cloth, brush, or sponge to create special effects. Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level. Individual does not pose a threat to the health or safety of others or to him/herself. 3 year apprenticeship Applications are accepted year round Must be 18 years of age or older Must have a high school diploma or GED State ID and reliable means of transportation Must be physically fit to perform the work Employer must sponsor candidate prior to acceptance in the apprenticeship program Average wages $18.08 Source: ISEEK Gino Lowe, , 507-625-5126 Pipefitters install, maintain, and repair high and low pressure steam systems, high and low pressure hot water systems, snow melting systems, refrigeration systems, heating, gas and oil piping, pneumatic, electronic controls, air conditioning
LABOR EMPLOYER SPONSORED APPRENTICESHIPS Install and fix cables and wires that are used in electrical power or distribution systems. Work on cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. They may put up poles and transmission towers. They identify and fix defects. Must have a high school diploma or GED Must be physically fit to perform the work Average wages $31.57 Source: ISEEK Blue Earth Light and Water 125 E. 7th Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 Tim Stoner 507-526-2191 Brown County Rural Electric P.O. Box 529 Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 Mike Heidemann 507-794-3331 Fairmont Public Utilities Commission 100 Downtown Plaza Fairmont, MN 56031 Martin Meixell 507-235-6811 Lake Crystal Public Utilities 100 E. Robinson Street Lake Crystal, MN 56055 Joe Wacker 507-726-2538 New Ulm Public Utilities 310 1st North Street New Ulm, MN 56073 Steve Soukup 507-359-8264 Sleepy Eye Public Utilities 130 2nd Ave. N.W. Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 Bob Elston 507-794-4371 South Central Electric Association County Road 57W St. James, MN 56081 Mark Anderson 507-375-3164 St. James Public Utilities 124 Armstrong Blvd. St. James, MN 56081 Adam Koch 507-381-6489 Wells Public Utilities 101 1st Street SE Wells, MN 56097 Jeff Amy 507-553-3119