Union mechanical hiring — Cleveland

UA plumbers and pipefitters, HVAC service fitters and SMART sheet metal workers in Cleveland, OH.

For contractors: submit a union hiring request

Plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC service fitters, sheet metal workers, foremen and project leadership in Cleveland, OH. The dedicated contractor form captures contact name, company, work email, phone, project city, trade, role, number of openings, hiring timeline, self-reported local and agreement, and project scope. Your company stays confidential. Contact permission covers your requested reply only, not marketing. Confirmation requires a saved hiring inquiry and notification acceptance. Recruiting remains separate from hall dispatch.

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For tradespeople: current mechanical openings

Active postings at these locations: Cleveland, OH. Each opening links to its own application.

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UA and SMART halls seated in Cleveland

• UA Local 55 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, directory location: Cleveland, OH. Plumber (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation): $44.86/hr base, effective 2025-05-05. Official pay source.
• SMART Local 33 — Sheet Metal Workers, directory location: Cleveland, OH. Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct and Unit Installation): $43.06/hr base, effective 2024-05-01. Official pay source.

Compare Rates — union rates, crew labor cost and city pay gap

Metro base-wage gaps

Official hall base wages versus BLS May 2025 occupation medians for all employers, union and non-union. Hall-reference metros are not project jurisdiction; separate Bay Area metros are not averaged.

• SMART Local 33 — Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct and Unit Installation), effective 2024-05-01: $43.06/hr base versus $37.22/hr median in Cleveland, OH (Sheet Metal Workers). Gap: $5.84/hr (15.7%). Official rate source · BLS source.
• UA Local 55 — Plumber (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation), effective 2025-05-05: $44.86/hr base versus $30.30/hr median in Cleveland, OH (Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters). Gap: $14.56/hr (48.1%). Official rate source · BLS source.

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