19 open construction, mechanical and electrical jobs in Portland, OR, including 6 commercial HVAC positions. Live openings, union pay rates and a map of the surrounding markets.
UA Local 290 — journeyman $60.77/hr ($92.22/hr total package) effective 5/10/25. Rates change each CBA cycle — confirm with the hall. UA Local 290 jobs in Portland.
These openings sit in Portland, Oregon (OR) and the surrounding Oregon market. We hold published wage sheets for 6 locals across Oregon, so you can check scale before you take a call.
How many HVAC and construction jobs are open in Portland right now?
Gulfstream has 19 live direct-hire construction, mechanical and electrical openings in Portland, OR, including 6 commercial HVAC roles. The list on this page updates as roles are filled or added, so what you see is what is actually open today.
What do union trades pay in Portland?
Published journeyman rates for the halls based in Portland, OR run from $50.80/hr (SMART Local 16) to $65.50/hr (IBEW Local 48), before fringe benefits — up to $96.71/hr as a total package. Those figures come from each local's published wage sheet and change every CBA cycle, so confirm the current rate with the hall.
Which union locals are based in Portland?
IBEW Local 48 (Electricians), SMART Local 16 (Sheet Metal Workers) and UA Local 290 (Plumbers & Pipefitters) have halls in the Portland area. Each local sets its own jurisdiction, membership and dispatch rules — check the local's page for its address, phone number and published rate, then call the hall to confirm what applies to you.
Do I need to be a union member to apply for these Portland jobs?
No. Gulfstream is an independent recruiter, not a union hall, and we do not run dispatch. The roles listed here are direct-hire positions with contractors and building owners; some are union-shop and some are open shop, and each employer sets its own requirement. Apply to the role that fits and we will tell you what that employer needs.
Are there apprentice or entry-level openings in Portland?
Most roles we post are experienced, direct-hire positions. Apprenticeship indentures are run by the local halls themselves, not by us — start with the IBEW Local 48 apprenticeship information on the local's page and call the hall for intake dates. If you are early in the trade, set a Portland job alert and we will email you when a helper, technician or assistant-level role opens here.
How do I get notified when new Portland jobs are posted?
Use the Portland job alert on this page. Pick the trades you want, add your email, and you will get a message when a matching role opens or reopens in Portland, OR — not a daily blast. Every alert has a one-click unsubscribe link.