ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH 7/17/2026
Assistant Training Director - UA Local 290 Apprentice and Journeyman Training Fund
Summary
The Assistant Training Director manages critical functions, activities and compliance of the apprenticeship program and facilities. In addition, this role supports the Director of Training in efforts and activities to innovate and grow the Training Center.
Reports to: Director of Training
Status: Full-time Exempt, At-will, non-represented
Direct Reports: Program Coordinators, Administration, Janitorial
Pay and benefits: General Foreman rate + 5%
Vehicle: Yes
About
Our UA Local 290 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee’s (JATC) primary mission is to train highly qualified, skilled and marketable Plumbers, Steamfitters, and HVAC/R technicians for our industry. We are dedicated to developing professionals who bring expertise, character and a sense of teamwork to the clients we service, the contractors who employ us and the union we represent.
Key Initiatives - 30 to 180 days
- Learn current dispatch policies, train in dispatching apprentices
- Learn Administrative Staff duties
- Learn all Standard Operating Procedures
- Become familiar with COE, ACCE requirements
- Learn BOLI and ATD Apprenticeship Standards, Policies and Procedures, Apprentice Handbook
- Review Outreach Coordinator duties in order to advise and collaborate
- Assist the Director of Training in current building projects
- Learn JATC meeting operations and individual responsibilities
- Assume responsibility for Administrative Staff and Coordinator meetings, and other committee responsibilities including the Investigation Subcommittee
- Learn software and understand vendors
- Understand the current Training Center budget
- Review and document current Inventory and Purchasing Systems including understanding Amazon ordering
Core Functions and Activities
Systems and JATC Administration
- Manage approving Amazon purchase orders, book orders and book inventory
- Manage IT functions including staff laptops, permission levels, phones, manage Ability, help tickets with Union Manager, assisting staff with technical issues
- Manage IT systems and vendors, including Ability, Integrated Software, Verizon, Docusign, Cytracom Phone System and Securitas
- Manage website administration
- Manage other company assets including gas cards, credit cards and digital business cards
- Ensuring that timelines for business actions are planned and included on the JATC monthly agenda in order to keep on track
- Approve and review monthly JATC agenda prior to distribution
- Review JATC disciplinary actions prior to notification to apprentices
- Manage monthly cite list
Program Administration
- Manage Apprenticeship Applications
- Apply and enforce Standards, Policies and Procedures, and policies and rules in the Apprentice Handbook
- Review BOLI, DOL rules, policies and laws applying to apprenticeships when necessary
- ASME copyright and licensing permission every 2 years
- Review and approve book purchases
- Collaborate with the Director of Training to identify and apply for grants
- Manage the Training Center Budget
- Manage general apprenticeship communication including inclement weather, annual events, invoices, start of school, school dates, general information including grants
- Must complete Coordinator Certification within 3 years of eligibility to attend
Management
- Assume Director responsibilities when needed during absences, travel
- Manage Administrative and Janitorial staff, including approving timecards, time off requests
- Administrative tasks including payroll, approving timecards and time off requests, expense reimbursements, hotel reservations for apprentices, instructors and other staff, other travel plans including car rentals, distribution of mail, dispatch, rerates, being available and solving problems, making sure things are done according to rules and regulations
- Collaborate with Director of Training in setting goals and objectives for each program, assist in management of Coordinators and Full-time Instructors
- Strategic development and implementation of solutions to complex problems in alignment with applicable rules and policies.
- Acts as a Project Manager for initiatives and special projects
- Participate and contribute to monthly Investigation Subcommittee Meetings
- Participate and contribute to monthly Executive Session Meetings
- Manage new hire processes with Human Resources
- Facilitate Local 11 and Local 49 contract and benefits administration
Programs and Support
- Manage apprenticeship activities, including the annual Apprenticeship Competition
- Manage Graduation activities
- Coordinate ITP annual training, including enrollment, organizing travel and accommodations
- Provide resources, support and appropriate solutions to apprentices
- Participate in State Boards related to the program if the opportunity arises
Other Duties and Activities will be assigned as needed
Experience + Licensure
- Must be tradesperson
- Must have completed an apprenticeship program
- 5+ years of journeyman field experience required, 10+ years preferred
- Must have 2+ years of experience as a foreman or higher
- This position has a great deal of regulatory responsibility: Candidates must have experience in administration and project management
- Must have experience managing people
Preferred Experience:
- Experience managing administrative professionals, operations and office logistics
- Experience leading a complex project
- 3-5 years experience in a similar professional role
- Budget Management
Environment
This position is on site, and is a mix of seated work at a computer, walking, bending, and using tools, occasionally driving long distances, occasionally using a forklift. Lifting up 50 lbs. The main campus where the job mostly takes place is large and flat, significant walking is required to get from building to building.
Travel
There are currently six (6) training centers in the state of Oregon, one (1) in Washington and one (1) in California. Site visits to each location may be required from time to time. Travel to conventions and training is required.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
EEO Statement
The Local 290 Training Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws. In addition, the organization complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities or job sites. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Pay: $3,571.60 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Journeyman : 5 years (Preferred)
- Foreman : 3 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- People Management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
