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Apprenticeship Programs

Beaverton School District Apprenticeship Programs

Overview

The Maintenance Department is responsible for performing regular maintenance on district assets to ensure buildings are clean, safe, attractive and usable by students, staff and the community. Critical systems, such as HVAC, fire alarm, access control, surveillance and intrusion require highly skilled technicians from both the HVAC and electrical trade. Both HVAC technicians and electricians are amongst our most critical positions.

To meet the current and future needs in the highly competitive fields of electrician and HVAC technicians, Beaverton School District has launched two apprenticeship programs. Successful apprentices will learn these trades through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction — all while providing critical support to the district.

The two apprenticeship programs offered by the BSD Maintenance Department are fully funded by the district. The district pays for tuition, books and other related fees to the apprentice program at Portland Community College. In return, the district expects the apprentice to continue working for BSD for at least the same amount of time as their apprenticeship after they graduate.

The two apprentice programs are:

  • Stationary Engineer: Graduates of this 4-year program become HVAC technicians and will hold an Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrical license (LME), as well as certifications required to service and repair HVAC systems.
  • Limited Maintenance Electrician: Graduates of this 2-year program will hold an Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician license (LME).

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age by the time the applicant is hired.
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Math placement at Math 60 or higher
  • Must be able to read and write proficiently in English.
  • Must be able to pass a physical exam.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Steps to become an Apprentice

  1. Available positions are posted on the Beaverton School District website.
  2. Applicants apply for the Maintenance Trainee position through ApplyBSD.
  3. Upon hire as Maintenance Trainee, participants must apply to become a registered apprentice in Oregon.
  4. The Maintenance Trainee is indentured by the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) and becomes a registered apprentice in Oregon.

Scoring and Ranking

Applicants are scored on three categories:

  • Education and training
  • Work history
  • Other related experience*

*Related CTE or pre-apprenticeship are considered for scoring. Applicant scores are ranked in order from highest to lowest.

Compensation

Apprentice wage rate is a percentage of the current wages of the Journey-level tradesperson in the program in which they are enrolled. As apprentices complete their courses and gain on-the-job training (OJT) hours, they're advanced to the next compensation level (see wage progression schedule below). After completing the program and acquiring all necessary certifications and licenses, the apprentice will receive full journey-level wages. In addition, Beaverton School District offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance.

Wage Progression

Apprentices are advanced to the next pay rate when they complete their required courses and obtain on-the-job (OJT) training hours. A letter from the JATC will confirm when the apprentice is advanced to the next pay rate. See wage progression schedules below.

 

 

 

Apprentice Courses

Apprentices must register for apprentice courses related to their program at Portland Community College.

State Licenses and Certifications

Graduates of either program must acquire all required licensing and certifications to become a journey-level tradesperson.

For more information regarding the Apprenticeship Programs, please contact Beaverton School District Maintenance Services at 503-356-4450.