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Local Union Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Utility Scale Concrete Foreman

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$44 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and work extended schedules as required to support project demands Salary: $40 - $55 per hour DOE (based on local union rates) Key Responsibilities:

Utility Scale UG Trenching Foreman

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$44 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and work extended schedules as required to support project demands Salary: $40 - $55 per hour DOE (based on local union rates) Key Responsibilities:

Utility Scale Heavy Civil Foreman

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$44 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and work extended schedules as required to support project demands Salary: $40 - $55 per hour DOE (based on local union rates) Key Responsibilities:

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Director of Human Resources

Peoria, AZ · On-site

$100K - $134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary: Provide Human Resource services for Credit Union with primary emphasis on Human ... and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivy standards

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Director of Human Resources

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$100K - $134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary: Provide Human Resource services for Credit Union with primary emphasis on Human ... and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivy standards

Utility Scale Heavy Civil Foreman

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$44 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... local union rates) Key Responsibilities: • Lead and supervise daily heavy civil construction activities for utility-scale infrastructure projects • Plan daily work assignments and coordinate ...

Utility Scale UG Trenching Foreman

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$44 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... local union rates) Key Responsibilities: • Lead and supervise daily trenching and underground conduit installation activities for utility-scale infrastructure projects • Plan daily work ...

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Local Union information

What is a local union?

A local union is a regional branch of a larger national or international labor union that represents workers within a specific geographic area, industry, or employer. Local unions advocate for the rights and interests of their members, including negotiating contracts, resolving workplace disputes, and ensuring fair labor practices. They also provide support, resources, and a collective voice for employees in dealings with management. Members of a local union benefit from collective bargaining power and access to union benefits and protections.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a local union representative, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Local Union Representative, you need a strong understanding of labor laws, collective bargaining processes, and have experience or training in labor relations. Familiarity with union-management software, grievance tracking systems, and relevant certifications such as labor relations courses are often important. Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution skills help build trust and effectively advocate for members. These abilities are crucial for protecting workers' rights, ensuring fair representation, and maintaining productive labor-management relationships.

What are some common challenges faced by local union representatives, and how can they be effectively managed?

Local Union representatives often face challenges such as balancing the interests of diverse members, navigating complex labor laws, and managing negotiations with employers. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of collective bargaining agreements are essential for addressing these challenges. Building positive relationships with both union members and management can help representatives resolve conflicts and advocate effectively for workers' rights.

What is the difference between Local Union vs Electrician?

AspectLocal UnionElectrician
Credentials/CertificationsUnion membership, apprenticeship completionState license, apprenticeship training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial facilitiesResidential, commercial, industrial projects
Employer/Industry UsageUnionized construction companies, industrial firmsPrivate contractors, maintenance firms
Search/Comparison IntentUnion benefits, membership infoLicensing, job opportunities

While a Local Union is an organization representing workers in a specific trade, such as electricians, an Electrician is an individual skilled worker in that trade. The union provides support, training, and collective bargaining, whereas the electrician performs the actual electrical work. Both are interconnected, with union membership often required or preferred for electricians working in unionized environments.

How do you join a local union?

To join a local union, you typically need to be employed in a relevant trade or industry and complete a union membership application. You may also need to pay initiation fees and dues, and sometimes attend an orientation or meet specific eligibility requirements set by the union.

What are the most commonly searched types of Union jobs in Arizona?

The most popular types of Union jobs in Arizona are:

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Local Union jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most Local Union job openings:

Infographic showing various Local Union job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

General Foreperson - Plumbing

ACCO Engineered Systems

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


ACCO Engineered Systems rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


General Job Description:
In collaboration with other Field General Foreperson(s)/Foreperson(s) and under the supervision of the Area Superintendent, this position will be primarily responsible for the oversight of the operations and personnel management of Foreperson, Truck Foreperson, Journeypersons, and Apprentices within the hydronic trades of the assigned area or Project. Also have direct contact with our fabrication facilities.
Market Experience:
Extensive market experience and technical knowledge in Plumbing and Process Piping systems. Proven experience on large commercial, industrial, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and high-tech construction projects, including:
• High-rise buildings
• Data Centers
• Healthcare facilities
• Schools and universities
• Hotels and resorts
• Mixed-use developments
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Institutional facilities (universities, airports, government buildings)
Experience managing plumbing scopes ranging from $5M-$100M+, with the ability to lead field crews of 20-100+ plumbers, pipefitters, and subcontractors.
Strong understanding of mission-critical and complex project environments, including data centers, Central Utility Plants, healthcare, industrial/process facilities, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing projects, with direct experience supporting fabrication operations, shop production teams, and prefabrication programs while ensuring quality, productivity, safety, and schedule performance across all phases of fabrication and field installation.
Supervises:
Forepersons, Truck Forepersons, Journeypersons, Apprentices
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Lead and oversee all hydronic field activities to ensure standards and productivity are met in an effort to achieve company goals
  • Operations
    • Assist direct reports with
      • Resource management
      • Proper assignment of Forepersons
      • Assist with project execution strategies and scheduling
      • Help to provide resolution of issues, challenges and obstacles
      • Execution of QA/QC protocols
      • Implementation of Safety Department's protocols
      • Implementation of Acco policies and procedures
      • Provide suggestions for successful project installation
      • Provide counseling to field employees
    • Participation in project kick-off, mid-job and wrap-up meetings
    • Review project plans, specs, schedules and discuss any issues/concerns with PM/PE
    • Generate example RFI's for PM/PE submission
    • Communicate project expectation and required dates with detailers
    • Review project documents to determine the proper staffing requirements
    • Approach project with shop fabrication and modularization in mind
    • In collaboration with detailing and PM/PE generate a material list for an initial buyout from purchasing
    • Attend jobsite meetings and provide input to the GC and PM
    • Set goals and expectations for field personnel and detailers. Drive the job!
    • Know the local code requirements
    • Evaluation of field personnel
    • Review and track project labor budgets
    • Complete and submit ACCO and project documents
    • Order tools and equipment required to complete the project
    • Schedule manpower with Superintendents
    • Schedule material deliveries and shop fabrication
    • Verify equipment prior to delivery/rig day
    • Schedule crane rig
    • Schedule trucking
    • Coordinate with subcontractors
    • Coordinate with other departments within ACCO
    • Schedule and coordinate inspections
    • Process required test reports and logs with required signatures and put into proper box folder for the project
    • Train crew members
    • Ensure a quality product has been installed
    • Generate a rolling punch list
    • Return tools and equipment
    • Return excess materials back to the vendor for a credit
    • Read and understand the Local Union Master Labor Agreement
    • Manage 3 week or look ahead schedule for project
    • Experience with the various business and corporate software technologies ACCO currently utilizes
      • Laptop and iPad
      • MS Office: Word, Excel, Project
      • Google Workspace: Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Forms
      • Others: Adobe, ProCore, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet
    • Other tasks and duties as assigned by Superintendent

  • Strategic Planning
    • Understand and support the strategic plan and department mission statement
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with construction operations (ie: installations, materials, equipment, personnel)
  • Personnel Management
    • Adhere to and promote company policies
    • Instill a culture of accountability, integrity, ethics, and respect within the department
    • Mentor, train and develop top performing leaders (succession planning) to meet current and future business needs and avoid any gaps in strong leadership
  • Collaboration
    • Work closely with Project Managers and PE's on project strategies and current projects regarding
      • Constructability
      • Resource availability
      • Labor budgets
      • Project execution opportunities
      • Potential project challenges
    • Collaborate with Superintendents and share experience to develop best practices, align processes, and leverage resources

ACCO Competencies:
  • Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
  • Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
  • Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
  • Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
  • Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
  • Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
  • People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people's strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand others perspectives.
  • Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
  • Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
  • Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
  • Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
  • Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
  • Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Is able to take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Leads by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Hours:
This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours will generally start and end in accordance with construction industry standards and/or project needs, with a one-hour lunch break and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs
Physical Demands:
  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods to evaluate active field installations.
  • Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or navigate job site terrain

Wages:
This position is for signatory employees and wages will be in line with the corresponding area CBA Agreement.
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About Us
Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant...ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.
Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.
What's great about working at ACCO is that we're a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we're a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.
ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.
We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.|Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.
Notice to Outside Recruiters:
Hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept recruiting agreements from any outside recruiting agencies. Outside recruiting agencies should not submit unsolicited resumes without signing the company's recruiting agreement.

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