HVAC/R MES Program
Hey everybody I’m from the Seattle Area and currently doing Non Union Commerical Refrigeration. I’m interested in joining Local 32 out of Renton & I’m curious about the MES Program and the pay scale for that and how it all works out. Additionally I am also curious if I would also qualify for that program or will they put me through the apprentice waiting list? Kind of confused about how this all works and I couldn’t find any resources on the page.
My current experience has been 9 months in a Commerical refrigeration shop
(8 months by myself doing service)
I’ve mainly worked on Walk-ins Freezer/Cooler, Commerical Refrigerators, Open cases, Light Commerical HVAC, Rooftops & Package units, Prep Tables, & hot side. I would say 60% Commerical refrigeration 20% hvac and 20% hotside
I’ve done some installation for walk ins but my main side is the service department.
I was also was an Appliances Tech for 6 months doing residential appliances and refrigerators, dryers, coffee makers, soda machines all small stuff.
Additionally I got my foot in the door doing Residental HVAC install and did that for around 4 months.
Went to school aswell and have some 06A hours but my shop at the moment doesn’t hand out any hours (which is why I’m making the switch to the union)
I am also extremely interested in doing the supermarket side but have never had the chance to touch it,
My question is will I even qualify for the Union MES program? I also checked out the Application list and it was around 200 members & I heard MES would be the quickest way to get in so I am more interested in the MES Program
I would also like to note that I’m currently 19 aswell and my current employer went through Hell to even insure me so how would insurance work for the union?