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Below you’ll find a list of building trade categories, a brief description about the trade, and links to a details page for each building trade. On the details page, you can find contact information, directions, download applications, & more.
Boilermakers make, install and repair boilers, vats and other large vessels that hold liquid or gasses.
Bricklayers and stonemasons combine a thorough knowledge of brick, concrete block, stone and marble to erect very attractive yet highly durable structures.
Working from blueprints or instructions from supervisors, carpenters first do the layout-measuring, marking and arranging materials. They then cut and shape wood, plastic, ceiling tile, fiberglass, or drywall using hand and power tools, such as chisels, planes, saws, drills and sanders, and then join the materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives.
Cement Masons work with concrete on many types of construction projects.
Electricians install, connect, test and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security and communications.
Elevator Constructors work with elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walkways and similar equipment in new and old buildings.
Glaziers are responsible for selecting, cutting, installing, replacing and removing all types of glass in both residential and commercial projects.
Heat and Frost Insulators work with commercial and industrial insulation.
Ironworkers perform structural, ornamental, reinforcing steel work, as well as machinery moving and rigging.
Laborers assist other trades workers with various tasks such as cleaning up sites, digging trenches, excavation, tunneling and pipework. They operate various types of equipment including jackhammers, earth tampers, etc.
Millwrights work in factories, power plants and other industrial settings to move, assemble, install or dismantle machinery.
Operating Engineers use various types of machinery to move construction materials, earth, petroleum products, coal, grain, manufactured goods and other heavy materials.
Painters and Decorators apply decorate and protective finishes in residential, commercial and institutional settings
Plasterers apply plaster to interior walls and ceilings to form fire resistant and relatively soundproof surfaces as well as veneer over drywall to create smooth or textured abrasion resistant finishes.
Plasterers apply plaster to interior walls and ceilings to form fire resistant and relatively soundproof surfaces as well as veneer over drywall to create smooth or textured abrasion resistant finishes.
Plumbers install, maintain and repair many different types of pipe systems.
Roofers repair and install roofers of tar or asphalt and gravel, rubber, thermoplastic and metal; and various types of shingles.
Sheet metal workers make, install and maintain air conditioning, heating, ventilation and pollution control duct systems, and other systems made from metal sheets.
Sprinklerfitters install, repair and maintain all types of fixed piping and automatic fire protection systems.
Steamfitters install, maintain and repair many different types of pipe systems.
The first step to your new construction career is to find the right building trade for you. We’ve provided a list of the different trade categories, with quick descriptions and a link to the “Details” page. On the Details page, you’ll find contact info, directions, apprentice applications, and more.
The next step is to fill out the apprentice application to get your new career under motion. On the details page for each building trade, we’ve provided a PDF file or link for the apprentice application. Download and fill out the apprentice application.
With application in hand, you’re ready to contact the local building trade office for next steps. On the details page, you’ll find meeting times, contact info, address, and directions for the local trade office. We look forward to seeing you there.
We are part of the West Central Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council. We support all levels of the construction industry for Central Illinois. We help workers build skills and find top paying jobs throughout the many different building trades. We help connect building customers with our network of contractors to help them grow their business. We’re here to help support all levels of construction and the people that build Central Illinois.
West Central Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council
400 NE Jefferson St # 403
Peoria, Il 61603