Alumni Corner

  

Alumni Update

  • Job Opportunities with ConRock Construction

    ConRock is a general contractor specializing in affordable housing renovation across New York City; performing tenant in place rehabilitation as well as gut renovations.

    Open Entry-Level Positions in:

              General Labor Duties and Responsibility

    Commitment

    • Full‐time hourly position, 7 am – 3 pm or 8 am – 4 pm depending on site, Monday thru Friday
    • Overtime opportunities are available and expected
    • All laws, regulations, and company policies will be followed
    • Opportunities for on-the-job training and additional safety, construction and technology training

    Compensation

    • Entry range $18-$20/hour
    • Full Benefits – Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, 401K eligibility after 1 year

    Requirement

    • Be at least 18 years of age.
    • Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.
    • Ability to work in all weather.
    • Must be punctual and reliable.
    • OSHA 30 required, NYC 40-hour Site Safety Training (SST) Card preferred, DOT Flagger preferred

     

              Junior Constriction Superintendent

    Commitment

    • Full-time hourly position, 7 am – 3 pm or 8 am – 4 pm depending on site, Monday thru Friday
    • Overtime opportunities are available and expected
    • All laws, regulations, and company policies will be followed
    • Opportunities for on-the-job training and additional safety, construction and technology training

    Compensation

    • Entry range $19-$22/hour
    • Full Benefits – Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, 401K eligibility after 1 year

    Requirement

    • Reliability, timeliness, and respect are required
    • Must have at least OSHA 30-hour training upon hire
    • New York City 40-hour Site Safety Training (SST) Card strongly preferred
    • Ability to walk up and down 6 flights of stairs multiple times per day
    • Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds, ability to work in all weather
    • Familiarity with construction work, hands-on/trade experience preferred

    More Information on the attached files.

    Current contracts and pipeline projects are primarily in The Bronx and Manhattan.

    To Apply: email resume to Elizabeth Leonard at eleonard@conrock.com

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  • Iron Workers Locals 40 & 361 Recruitment 2023

    Local 40 and 361 Iron Workers are currently recruiting candidates! These slots fill up fast - Graduating students and/or alumni are eligible to sign up, follow the steps below.
     
    2. Click on Select a Date.  
    3. Scroll all the way down to a date where tickets are still available. 
    4. Use a debit/credit card to purchase your ticket.
     
    It will cost each candidate $28.45 to sign up for their tickets/entrance exam.
    The location is: 35-23 36th Street Astoria, NY 11106. 
     
    *Candidates must be at least 17 years old.
    *They must show up with their picture ID and their printed ticket.
    *Their CTE program, or not being enrolled in one, does not matter.
    *The process of checking in and taking the exam may take about 2-3 hours.
    *Simply buying a ticket or applying does not guarantee acceptance.
    *Candidates who are accepted in this union will be a part of a 3-year training program and can potentially make $40/hour including pension and health insurance benefits.
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  • Reach Out

    Are you interested in speaking with current students to share your experience and advice?

    Please email Mr. Hick at fhicks@bxdesign.org to set up a time.

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  • Construction and General Building Laborers, Local Union #79

    Overview: This union focuses on mason tending, interior and total demolition, general conditions, plasterer tending, mortar mixing for bricklayers, fire watch, fireproofing and mixing, scaffolding, restoration work, temporary heat, flagging, and punch list. 
     
    Instructions to apply will be found here when the date comes: https://www.mttf.org/apprenticeships/
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  • JBEI, Local #3

    Overview: This union focuses on electrical construction.
     
    Application Process: Applications can be obtained by sending a request, via Registered Mail, to Joint Apprentice Committee, P.O. Box 560249, College Point, NY 11356-0249. Letters cannot be postmarked earlier than Oct 16. 
     
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  • United Derrickmen and Riggers, Local #197

    Overview: This union focuses on natural stone and precast stone installation on sitework, buildings, bridges, viaducts, schools, parks, and other structures. They also move heavy materials and equipment around worksites using rigging gear, pulleys, cranes, and winches.  
     
    Application Process: Applications must be obtained in person with a government-issued ID only at United Derrickmen and Riggers, Local Union #197, 47-10 32nd Place, Suite 403, Long Island City, NY 11101, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.  300 applications will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
     
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  • Seeking Aviation Maintenance Technicians/Mechanics Interested in Teaching

    If you or anyone you know, with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) credentials, is interested in teaching in a NYC public school full-time, please send the resume to: greid10@schools.nyc.gov 
     
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  • Maritime Careers Pre-apprentice Program

    Our partners at Kingsborough Community College are having an info session on Fri, Sep 22 @ 10AM about its maritime pre-apprenticeship program. This program, done in collaboration with the Seafarers International Union, prepares students for the SIU Apprenticeship Program with a 12-hr introduction to the maritime industry and career pathways, covering fees for credentials needed, as well as assistance with the SIU Apprenticeship application, and a stipend to cover the cost of travel to Piney Point, MD. Once students are accepted into the apprenticeship program, classes, meals and lodging are free and graduates are then guaranteed a first job aboard one of the SIU’s contracted vessels. 
     
    Candidates must be 18+ and have a valid passport.  Candidates must be able to pass the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) with a score of at least 9.
     
    To find out more and sign up here: 
    https://cewdkbcc.com/kcc-maritime/seafarers-international-union-siu-pre-apprenticeship-program/
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  • Seeking Woodworkers/Carpenters

    Location: Woodside, Queens, NY
     
    Our partners at Rhonda Feinman Custom Frames are seeking woodworkers/carpenters ($18-22/hour).  Candidates must have table saw and router skills who can construct custom made picture frames. Employer is willing to train on some of the specifics.
     
    Candidates must be willing to learn and take direction. Must be precise, neat, and have attention to detail. 
     
    Candidates may send their resume to:
    rhondafeinman@aol.com 
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  • Seeking Community Forest Educator

    Location: Staten Island, NY
     
    Our partners at NYC Parks and Recreation are seeking a Community Forest Educator ($41-69K). The role involves leading the Greenbelt Conservation Corps, which is dedicated to conserving and restoring the natural areas of the Staten Island Greenbelt.
     
    Must have a HS diploma and 3 years of community centered activities or a 4-year degree in environmental education or a related field.
     
    Full job description and qualifications are found here: Google Drive Link
     
    To apply:
    Visit www.cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 603433
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  • CTE Teachers Needed

    For the upcoming school year (September 2023 - June 2024), we're seeking full-time Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers in various subjects.

    The work schedule is generally Mon-Fri @ 8AM-3PM.

    The starting pay at minimum is $61K but may be higher based on relevant education level and relevant industry experience.

    We are seeking professionals who would like to teach full-time who have industry experience in Automotive Maintenance/Repair, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Electrical Installation (especially with background in renewable energy), and possibly additional areas in CTE depending on need.

    Please send resumes to: greid10@schools.nyc.gov  

     

    If you're not already a licensed CTE teacher in NYC, the steps to obtain your Transitional A license are found here: Steps to Becoming a CTE Teacher

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  • Civil Engineering Intern

    Our partners at NYC Parks are hiring for a Civil Engineering Intern.

    Must have a 4-year college degree in Civil Engineering.

    Starting pay is $54K. 

    See details and apply here: https://nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 588078

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JBEI, Local #3

JBEI focuses on electrical construction.

The Committee requires that applicants:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Must have one year of High School level algebra or the equivalent. An official transcript will be required after selection and prior to indenture.

  • Must pass a physical exam as determined by a physician selected and paid by JAC, after selection and prior to indenture.

  • Must be a resident, for at least two years, of the greater NY metropolitan area (within a 60-mile radius of Columbus Circle in New York City).

  • Must obtain a qualifying score of ‘3’ or above on the NJATC/AIR aptitude test.

Application Process

  • Applications can be obtained by sending a request, via Registered Mail, to Joint Apprentice Committee

  • P.O. Box 560249, College Point, NY 11356-0249

  • Letters cannot be postmarked earlier than Oct 16. 

For more information, click here.

NYC District of Carpenters

BuildingWorks is a pre-apprenticeship training program that prepares candidates for the NYC District Council of Carpenters Apprenticeship

  • Applicants should have a strong interest in Carpentry and commit to completing the 4-year apprenticeship leading to a career as a Union Carpenter.
  • Applicants must be willing and able to work on job sites anywhere in New York City and vicinity.
  • Applicants must pass a drug screen.
  • Training dates are June 5 - 30, 2023.
  • Full-Day Sessions are held Mon. to Fri. 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. (start/end times may vary)
  • Sessions will be held in person at the Carpenters Training Center in lower Manhattan. There is a strict attendance policy. No excused absences or lateness for any reason.
  •  More Information can be found here 

Application Process

  • Complete this form and upload a photo of you High School Diploma or GED certificate

  • Applications MUST be summited by 12 noon May 25, 2023

  • Attend a mandatory Applicant Webinar and complete an online test May 26.

  • Attend virtual interview on May 3

Explore the Trades

Explore The Trades is accepting applications from high schools interested in creating or refurbishing an HVAC or Plumbing lab space

Request a Poster Kit which gives overview of Electrician, HVAC Technician, and Plumber career paths 

United Derrickmen and Riggers, Local #197

United Derrickmen and Riggers focuses on natural stone and precast stone installation on sitework, buildings, bridges, viaducts, schools, parks, and other structures. They also move heavy materials and equipment around worksites using rigging gear, pulleys, cranes, and winches.

Application Process:

  • Applications must be obtained in person with a government-issued ID only at United Derrickmen and Riggers, Local Union #197, 47-10 32nd Place, Suite 403, Long Island City, NY 11101

  • Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.

  • 300 applications will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Click here for more information

EMCOR

EMCOR is seeking Project Managers, Estimators, and Project Engineers

Amtrak

Amtrak is looking for Electricians, Machinists, Welders, and infrastructure construction. 

Amtrak offers internships, scholarships, and training for high school graduates/college students. 

More info Here

Construction and General Building Laborers, Local Union #79

Construction and General Building Laborers focuses on mason tending, interior and total demolition, general conditions, plasterer tending, mortar mixing for bricklayers, fire watch, fireproofing and mixing, scaffolding, restoration work, temporary heat, flagging, and punch list. 

Click here for more information.