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Union HVAC & electrician jobs in Kalamazoo, MI — local halls and pay scales, no Gulfstream openings yet

Union pay rates and halls in Kalamazoo, MI, plus 2 nearby union local halls. Confirm union status for each role before applying.

Union locals based in Kalamazoo, MI

  • IBEW Local 131 jobs in Kalamazoo — Electricians, hall in Kalamazoo, MI; journeyman $42.78/hr effective 7/6/25. All IBEW Local 131 jobs, pay scale and hall.
  • UA Local 357 jobs in Kalamazoo — Plumbers & Pipefitters, hall in Kalamazoo, MI; journeyman $32.50/hr effective 07/01/2025. All UA Local 357 jobs, pay scale and hall.

UA Local 357 full pay table

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Plumber and pipefitter, building construction (Kalamazoo County) — effective 07/01/2025 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination MI20260087, rev. 1 (PLUM0357-001)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
Plumber (excludes HVAC pipe and unit installation)$32.50$24.97$57.47
Pipefitter (includes HVAC pipe and unit installation)$32.50$24.97$57.47
  • Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
  • Excludes Fort Custer.

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What "union jobs near me" covers around Kalamazoo

A Kalamazoo search here is not just the city limits. Our Kalamazoo listings run across the whole labor market, so a role tagged Kalamazoo, MI may sit in any of these communities — and the drive, shift and per-diem are spelled out before you talk to anyone.

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Union locals covering Kalamazoo

IBEW Local 131 and UA Local 357 are seated in the Kalamazoo market. Each links to its published pay scale, apprentice steps and hall contact details, so you can check scale before you apply. Gulfstream is not a hall and does not run an out-of-work list — applying costs nothing and does not affect your standing with your local.

  • IBEW Local 131 — Electricians, hall in Kalamazoo, MI. $42.78/hr base · $63.76/hr package · effective 7/6/25.
  • UA Local 357 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, hall in Kalamazoo, MI. $32.50/hr base · $57.47/hr package · effective 07/01/2025.

Journeyman scale on the Kalamazoo-area sheets we hold runs from $32.50 to $42.78 an hour base, before the benefit package. Those are the halls' own published figures, not our estimates — contract cycles move them, so confirm the current rate with the hall.

Union trade jobs in Kalamazoo by craft

0 commercial trade roles are open across Kalamazoo, MI today. Pick your craft to search those openings; confirm union status for each role.

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Union jobs in Kalamazoo — common questions

Are there union jobs near me in Kalamazoo?

0 trade roles are open across Kalamazoo, MI right now, on the union and merit-shop side both. We recruit for commercial mechanical, plumbing, sheet metal, refrigeration and controls contractors in this market, applying is free, and your name is never sent to a contractor without your approval.

Where can I find union electrician jobs near Kalamazoo?

Start with the IBEW locals based around Kalamazoo above and use the Electrical jobs link to search current openings. We list commercial trade jobs, not hall dispatch calls; ask the recruiter whether a particular employer is signatory before applying.

Where can I find union HVAC jobs near Kalamazoo?

Use the Commercial HVAC jobs link above for current Kalamazoo-area openings, then compare nearby UA and SMART local pages for hall details and published pay. An HVAC listing is not necessarily covered by a union agreement; confirm that for each role.

Which union locals cover Kalamazoo?

IBEW Local 131 and UA Local 357 are seated in the Kalamazoo market. We publish each hall's address, phone number and latest published journeyman rate on its own page, taken from the local's own wage sheet. Journeyman scale on the Kalamazoo-area sheets we hold runs from $32.50 to $42.78 an hour base, before the benefit package. Those are the halls' own published figures, not our estimates — contract cycles move them, so confirm the current rate with the hall.

What does union scale pay in Kalamazoo?

Journeyman scale on the Kalamazoo-area sheets we hold runs from $32.50 to $42.78 an hour base, before the benefit package. Those are the halls' own published figures, not our estimates — contract cycles move them, so confirm the current rate with the hall.

Do I have to be in a union to take a Kalamazoo job?

No. Both signatory and merit-shop contractors hire across Kalamazoo, MI. Tell your recruiter which you prefer and we will only send roles that match — classification, hours and benefits are confirmed before any introduction.

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