Apprenticeship – Sprinkler Fitter | Washington Career Paths

SPRINKLER FITTER

Union

Sprinkler fitters are pipefitter specialists in fire protection. They install, test, inspect, and maintain all types of fire suppression systems in residential and commercial buildings as well as heavy industrial plants.

SELECT AN APPRENTICESHIP LOCATION

United Association

Local 699
Seattle area including Island, King, Kitsap,
Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, and Thurston Counties

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

18 years of age
High School diploma/GED
Physically able
Current, valid Washington State driver’s license
Pass drug screen test

Step 2: Apply

Apply

Contact local training facility to apply
Provide copy of driver’s license, DD-214, high school diploma and official copy of transcripts, or GED scores
Complete interview with Apprenticeship Committee
* Veterans can apply through Helmets to Hardhats for fast-track to apprenticeship.
* Active Duty Service Members may be able to participate in Veterans in Piping (VIP) program prior to separation.

Applicant Pool

Placed in pool of eligible applicants
Ranked based on interview score including work experience and training

Step 3: Start with local 699

Apprenticeship

10,000 hours / 5 years on-the-job training
Minimum of 144 hours of education each year through

Wages

Start at 40% of current journeyperson’s rate.
Gain 2-10% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) plus required schooling.
Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.

Starting Hourly Base Rate:
$21.25 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: SEATTLE AND VICINITY SPRINKLER FITTERS UA LOCAL 699

United Association

District 1: Western Washington
Counties not covered by Local 699

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

18 years of age
High School diploma/GED
Physically able
Current, valid Washington State driver’s license
Pass drug screen test

Step 2: Apply

Apply

Visit training website or contact District Business Agent
Provide copy of DD-214
Complete interview
* Veterans can apply through Helmets to Hardhats for fast-track to apprenticeship.
* Active Duty Service Members may be able to participate in Veterans in Piping (VIP) program prior to separation.

Applicant Pool

Placed in pool of eligible applicants
Ranked based on interview score including work experience and training
Hired by Contractor who is an approved training agent

Step 3: Start with District 1: Western Washington

Apprenticeship

10,000 hours / 5 years on-the-job training
Minimum of 144 hours of education each year through

Wages

Start at 45% of current journeyperson’s rate.
Gain 5% pay increase after every 500-1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 3-6 months) plus required schooling.
Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.

Starting Hourly Base Rate:
$18.70 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: SPRINKLER FITTERS LOCAL 669 JATC

United Association

District 21: Eastern Washington

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

18 years of age
High School diploma/GED
Physically able
Current, valid Washington State driver’s license
Pass drug screen test

Step 2: Apply

Apply

Visit training website or contact District Business Agent
Provide copy of DD-214
Complete interview
* Veterans can apply through Helmets to Hardhats for fast-track to apprenticeship.
* Active Duty Service Members may be able to participate in Veterans in Piping (VIP) program prior to separation.

Applicant Pool

Placed in pool of eligible applicants
Ranked based on interview score including work experience and training
Hired by Contractor who is an approved training agent

Step 3: Start with District 21: Eastern Washington

Apprenticeship

10,000 hours / 5 years on-the-job training
Minimum of 144 hours each year of correspondence education through

Wages

Start at 45% of current journeyperson’s rate.
Gain 5% pay increase after every 500-1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 3-6 months) plus required schooling.
Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.

Starting Hourly Base Rate:
$16.05 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: SPRINKLER FITTERS LOCAL 669 JATC

Calculate Starting Pay With GI Bill ®

Estimated Wage Calculator

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*Contact union local for updated wage information.

GI Bill Usage Breakdown:
100% - 1-6 months
80% - 6-12 months
60% - 12-18 months
40% - 18-24 months
20% - 24-30 months
*Usage Optional

Eligible veterans in an approved Apprenticeship Program can use their GI Bill® benefit and receive a tax-free stipend on a monthly basis. The Post 9/11 GI Bill® stipend is the equivalent of the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) of an E-5 with dependents (based on the zip code of the training facility) which is paid addition to normal wages. Refer to the chart below to understand how Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits are paid, or consult the VA website www.benefits.va.gov/gibill (Link) to see how other VA chapters are paid for Apprenticeship Training.