Firestop Containment Worker Apprenticeship Opportunities

Job Description

Workers install approved fire-stop, smoke-stop systems, designed to return the rating to fire/smoke-rated floor and ceiling constriction. They may also install sound, air movement, infectious disease controll systems. These systems are designed and tested as a component of the life safety industry and require following a detailed set of instructions to ensure adequate installation.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted in commercial buildings, refineries, ships, industrial plants and private residences in all kinds of indoor and outdoor climates, usually in and around dust. Workers must wear respirators. They use a variety of power tools and provide their own hand tools. This trade has a high health hazard risk. Workers must be able to lift, bend and carry.

Minimum Qualifications

Apprenticeship applicants must be at least 17 years of age. In addition, they must provide proof of high school graduation or general education development (GED) equivalent. Local apprenticeship committees may require additional qualifications

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