Sprinkler Fitter at Sprinkler Fitters Lu #669 JATC
at Sprinkler Fitters Lu #669 JATC in Latham, NY
About This Program
Sprinkler Fitters LU #669 JATC sponsors a union Sprinkler Fitter apprenticeship located in Latham, NY. This JATC program offers paid, structured training for individuals seeking a skilled trade career in fire suppression system installation throughout New York and the surrounding area.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of classroom-based related technical instruction. Apprentices work hands-on with journeyman fitters to install piping networks, sprinkler heads, alarm check valves, and fire department connections across a range of building types. Technical instruction covers NFPA standards, hydraulic calculations, blueprint interpretation, and safety protocols.
Upon completing the program, graduates achieve journeyman Sprinkler Fitter status and are prepared to work independently on fire protection projects. As a union apprenticeship, the program offers incrementally increasing wages throughout training and access to the benefits and professional network that come with Local 669 membership.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Plumber Career Outlook
National Median
$30.46/hr
~$63,356.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Plumber employment is projected to grow steadily, driven by new construction, building renovation, and the need to replace aging water infrastructure. Water efficiency regulations and green building standards are creating additional demand for skilled plumbers. The trade consistently ranks among the hardest positions for employers to fill, indicating strong job security.
What to Expect as a Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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