UA Local 345 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Los Angeles, CA. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 345 runs its own dispatch and out-of-work list — call the hall to confirm hours, books and what to bring. Gulfstream is a private recruiter and does not control hall referral.
UA Local 345 has not published a current journeyman wage sheet we can source, so no contract rate is shown for this local. For reference only, the reporting-wide average for plumbers & pipefitters locals is $47.51/hr ($69.19 total package) — a benchmark, not this local's rate. Confirm the current rate with the hall's business office. We publish the local's own rate, package and effective date as soon as it is available.
UA Local 345 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 626-357-9345 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in. Contact details are imported from the UA, SMART and IBEW public directories. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm, is not affiliated with the local, and does not control hall dispatch.
United Association Local 345, representing Landscape, Irrigation, and Specialty Piping workers, serves as a critical component of the Southern California construction ecosystem. Headquartered in Los Angeles, this local governs the labor standards for professionals involved in the installation and maintenance of complex water management systems, including landscape irrigation, site drainage, and specialized piping infrastructure. As drought mitigation and water efficiency become permanent fixtures of the California building code, the role of Local 345 becomes increasingly significant for both commercial developers and public works agencies seeking specialized labor for sustainable site development throughout the region.
The market demand for Local 345 members is driven by high-density residential developments, municipal infrastructure projects, and the ongoing expansion of the region's transportation hubs. Unlike general plumbers or pipefitters, these specialists focus on the exterior and landscape-related piping that supports massive urban green spaces and water reclamation systems. Since 2014, Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored the labor trends within this niche, noting that the demand for skilled irrigation technicians and specialty pipefitters remains robust as contractors prioritize compliance with evolving environmental regulations and complex landscape architecture designs across Los Angeles and its neighboring counties.
Because UA Local 345 operates under specialized agreements that differ from standard building trades plumbing, the wage scale is highly specific to the classification of work performed. Journeyman rates are established through collective bargaining, with a total package that includes hourly base pay plus employer-contributed fringe benefits. Apprentices typically start at a predetermined percentage of the journeyman rate, often ranging from 45% to 50%, and receive incremental raises every six to twelve months as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. To obtain the current, verified wage schedule and fringe benefit breakdown for the Los Angeles market, tradespersons or contractors should contact the Local 345 business office directly to ensure compliance with the most recent Master Labor Agreement.
The jurisdiction of Local 345 is expansive, covering several key counties within the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area and extending into parts of Southern California. The charter encompasses the installation and service of all landscape irrigation systems, site drainage, and specialty piping that falls outside the scope of traditional interior plumbing. This includes work on golf courses, sports complexes, highway beautification projects, and large-scale master-planned communities. Members are dispatched from the Los Angeles headquarters to job sites throughout the basin, ensuring that signatory contractors have access to a mobile and technically proficient workforce capable of meeting the rigorous demands of Southern California's specialized water management projects.
The contractor landscape for Local 345 consists of specialized signatory firms ranging from large-scale landscape construction primes to niche irrigation service providers. These contractors often partner with major mechanical primes on massive infrastructure projects to handle the specialized exterior water systems. The hiring environment is characterized by a need for long-term project stability, particularly in public works and municipal contracts where prevailing wage compliance is mandatory. Signatory mechanical contractors in the region rely on Local 345 to provide a steady pipeline of technicians who are specifically trained in the hydraulic and electrical components of modern large-scale irrigation systems.
While both fall under the United Association, Local 345 specifically covers landscape, irrigation, and specialty piping. A standard plumbing local like Local 78 focus on interior potable water and sanitary waste systems. Local 345 members are specialists in exterior water management, large-scale site drainage, and the complex hydraulic controls required for modern landscape architecture and environmental sustainability projects throughout Southern California.
Yes, through the JATC, Local 345 provides ongoing training for its members. This includes certifications in backflow prevention, advanced irrigation controllers, and water auditing. As California's water regulations become more stringent, these continuing education courses ensure that members remain at the forefront of the industry, allowing signatory contractors to maintain a competitive edge when bidding on complex LEED-certified or municipal projects.
Travelers from other UA locals must typically report to the Local 345 business office to register on the out-of-work list. Acceptance of travelers depends on the current local labor demand and the specific certifications held by the individual. Given the niche nature of landscape and irrigation work, travelers should verify their qualifications against the specific project requirements before seeking a dispatch in the Los Angeles jurisdiction.
Local 345 labor is essential for any large-scale development requiring sophisticated exterior water systems. This includes professional sports stadiums, university campuses, public parks, and highway irrigation projects managed by Caltrans. Their members are also frequently utilized in the installation of residential site utilities for master-planned communities, where high-efficiency water usage and specialized piping materials are mandated by state and local building codes.
UA Local 345 is seated in Los Angeles, California (CA). We hold published wage sheets for 46 locals across California — compare nearby scales before you take a call.
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Journeyman scales as last published by each local. Rates change every contract cycle — confirm with the hall.
UA Local 345 is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and dispatches plumbers & pipefitters manpower throughout its chartered jurisdiction. Work performed inside that territory falls under the local's collective bargaining agreement and wage schedule, even when the contractor is based elsewhere and travels in.
Most locals require applicants to be at least 18, legally able to work in the U.S., hold a high school diploma or GED, pass a basic math/aptitude assessment and a drug screen, and be physically able to perform plumbers & pipefitters work. Some Local 345 programs give preference to applicants inside the jurisdiction or to veterans. Eligibility rules are set by the local's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), so confirm the current criteria with the hall before applying.
Apprenticeship applications go through the UA Local 345 JATC, not through a contractor or a recruiter. Applications typically open in defined intake windows each year: you submit the application with proof of age, education, and residency, sit for an aptitude test, and then interview. Ranked applicants are placed on an eligibility list and indentured as signatory contractors call for apprentices. Gulfstream Strategic Placements does not process apprenticeship applications — contact the Local 345 training center directly.
Plumbers & Pipefitters apprenticeships generally run four to five years — roughly 8,000–10,000 hours of on-the-job training plus several hundred classroom hours per year. Apprentices earn a paycheck the entire time, stepping up through the wage periods until they turn out as journeymen at 100% of scale.
Signatory contractors hire through the local's hiring hall, so working under the UA Local 345 agreement generally means being a member or being organized in through the local's process. Journeymen from other locals can travel in by signing the out-of-work book, subject to the local's referral rules and manpower needs. Non-union plumbers & pipefitters professionals are usually placed with open-shop contractors instead — we recruit for both.
Wage rates vary widely by local and market. Use the Union Pay Scale Explorer to sort every UA and SMART local by hourly wage, total package, and annualized pay so you can benchmark Local 345 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 345 hall is at 1430 Huntington Dr Duarte, CA 91010, serving Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 626-357-9345.
UA Local 345 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 626-357-9345 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in — Gulfstream does not control hall dispatch.
UA Local 345 can be reached at 626-357-9345. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.