UA Local 716 represents plumbers & pipefitters in State Of Maine, ME. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 716 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 716 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 716 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 207-621-0555 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 716 represents the skilled tradespeople responsible for the plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC systems across the state of Maine. Based in Augusta, this local provides a centralized labor pool for a wide array of sectors including industrial paper mills, healthcare facilities, and naval infrastructure. As the primary UA representative for the region, Local 716 ensures that mechanical contractors have access to a highly trained workforce capable of meeting rigorous safety and performance standards. The organization focuses on maintaining the craft integrity of its members while supporting the statewide demand for reliable mechanical systems in both harsh coastal environments and inland industrial hubs.
The Maine market presents unique challenges for mechanical trades, ranging from specialized process piping in the state's traditional manufacturing sectors to high-efficiency climate control systems in modern commercial developments. UA Local 716 addresses these needs through its comprehensive Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), which produces journey-level professionals proficient in welding, brazing, and medical gas installation. By organizing the labor force throughout the state, the local establishes a level playing field for signatory contractors and ensures that workers receive standardized compensation and benefits. This structure is vital for Maine's economic stability, as it supports large-scale infrastructure projects and long-term maintenance cycles for the state's critical facilities.
Compensation for UA Local 716 members is governed by a collective bargaining agreement that defines a base hourly rate plus a comprehensive fringe benefit package. While specific hourly figures are not publicly disclosed and must be verified directly through the Local 716 business office in Augusta, the pay scale follows a strict progression model. Apprentices typically begin at a percentage of the journeyman rate, often starting near 45-50% and receiving incremental raises every six to twelve months as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. By the fifth year, apprentices approach full scale, reflecting their increased proficiency in pipefitting and plumbing. This structured advancement ensures that labor costs remain predictable for signatory contractors while providing a clear career path for members entering the trade.
UA Local 716 holds a broad statewide charter, covering the entire jurisdiction of Maine from the southern coastal borders to the northern industrial regions. The local manages dispatch for members across diverse job sites, including major shipbuilding facilities, university campuses, and state government buildings. Because the jurisdiction is expansive, members may experience travel requirements depending on the location of major industrial shutdowns or new commercial construction starts. The work covered under this agreement includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of all piping systems, heating and cooling equipment, and plumbing fixtures within the state's borders, ensuring a consistent application of trade standards regardless of the specific county or municipality.
The signatory contractor landscape for UA Local 716 consists of a mix of large-scale mechanical primes and specialized service providers. These firms handle everything from massive industrial process piping installations in Maine's industrial corridor to sophisticated mechanical systems in Portland’s commercial centers. Hiring fluctuates based on the cycle of major capital projects, such as hospital expansions or naval shipyard modernizations, and seasonal maintenance needs. Signatory contractors benefit from a flexible labor pool that can scale up for large projects and scale down during completion phases. This relationship allows for high-quality execution on complex mechanical scopes that require certified welders and licensed plumbers who adhere to the highest industry codes.
Plumbers generally focus on potable water, drainage, and gas systems in residential and commercial settings. Pipefitters typically work on high-pressure steam, chemicals, and industrial process piping found in Maine's manufacturing and power generation facilities. Local 716 trains members in both disciplines, though many specialize as they advance in their careers.
Yes, through the JATC training center, members have access to AWS and UA-specific welding certification programs. These certifications are critical for work on high-pressure vessels and specialized a mechanical contractor projects throughout the state. Maintaining these credentials ensures that members remain eligible for the highest-tier dispatch opportunities.
Local 716 operates an out-of-work list based on the Augusta headquarters. When a signatory contractor requests labor, the local refers members in order of their registration on the list, provided they have the required skills. Members in more remote areas may need to travel to larger hubs like Portland or Bangor for significant project work.
Professional plumbers and pipefitters currently working in the Maine market can join through a process called 'organizing.' This involves an assessment of their skills and hours worked in the trade. Qualified individuals can often enter at a journey-level status or receive credit toward their apprenticeship, granting them immediate access to the union's benefit package.
UA Local 716 is seated in State Of Maine, Maine (ME). We hold published wage sheets for 2 locals across Maine — 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 716 is headquartered in State Of Maine, ME 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 716 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 716 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 716 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 716 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 716 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 716 hall is at Po Box 496 Augusta, Me 4330, serving State Of Maine, ME and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 207-621-0555.
UA Local 716 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 207-621-0555 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 716 can be reached at 207-621-0555. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.