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Building Trades &

HVAC Service & Maintenance

Local 597

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Building Trades

Pipe fitters install the most demanding piping systems anywhere, including:

  • Food processing plants
  • Laboratories
  • Oil refineries
  • Process piping facilities
  • Medical gas systems in hospitals
  • High-rise construction

HVAC Service & Maintenance

HVAC/R technicians perform service and maintenance on some of the world’s most intricate mechanical equipment.

From the ice machines in a restaurants-to the ice rink at the United Center-Local 597 technicians keep things cool.

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Curriculum Highlights include:

  • Air Conditioning
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD)
  • Piping Layout and Installation
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Safety Training
  • Valve Repair
  • Welding

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For more information: https://www.pf597.org/

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The Application Process

Application Process (click on link for steps in the application process)

  • Make a reservation. (click on link)
  • After you make a reservation, you will be expected to provide the following on Application Day.
    • $20.00 non-refundable application fee (Cash or Money Order only)
    • Copy of birth certificate
    • Copy of high school diploma or GED certificate
      • A High school senior can apply with a letter from the school stating they are on track to graduate.

Copy of Valid driver’s license for the state in which you live.

*All applicants are required to complete the application process in person, on site.*