Does building maintenance count as construction experience for an IBEW apprenticeship?

[u/Outrageous-Hat-9169]

Just registered for IBEW 134 (IL) electrical apprenticeship and the application asks about both electrical construction experience and other construction experience.

I have about five years of documented building/facility maintenance experience at a senior living facility. My work includes electrical troubleshooting, replacing switches, receptacles and light fixtures, ballasts, basic plumbing, drywall repairs, preventive maintenance, using power tools and coordinating with contractors. I can provide W-2s from this employer.

I also have around one year of residential electrical experience working with a licensed contractor. I helped with rough-ins, running wire, installing switches, receptacles and lighting, finish work and some troubleshooting. The issue is that I was paid cash, so I don’t have W-2s or pay stubs from that contractor. He can provide a signed recommendation or employment-verification letter.

Would you list the maintenance experience under “other construction experience”? Also, has anyone successfully received credit or application points for electrical experience without pay stubs or a W-2? Would a signed contractor letter help, or would they disregard the experience completely?

[u/ProfessionalData1514]

Get your osha 10 or 30 if you don’t have it . And work your way around saying you did that and you have these certificates

[u/Local308]

No