Elevator Constructor at D And D Elevator Maintenance, Inc.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at D And D Elevator Maintenance, Inc. in Elmsford, NY

About This Program

D and D Elevator Maintenance, Inc. in Elmsford, NY sponsors a non-union registered apprenticeship program for individuals pursuing a career as an elevator constructor. Based in Westchester County — a region with extensive commercial and residential elevator infrastructure — this employer-based program provides direct, paid training in elevator service and maintenance.

The four-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with experienced elevator technicians to develop skills in elevator inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across a variety of building types. Technical instruction covers electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulic principles, safety code compliance, and maintenance procedures.

Graduates complete the program as qualified elevator constructors with practical, hands-on experience from an active employer. The Westchester and greater New York metro area's dense elevator usage creates consistent demand for skilled elevator maintenance professionals, making this a practical and career-focused training opportunity.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$47

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.

Elevator Constructor Career Outlook

National Median

$46.56/hr

~$96,844.8/yr

Apprentice Start

$25/hr

Earn while you learn

Job Outlook

Elevator constructor employment is projected to grow faster than average, driven by new high-rise construction, elevator modernization requirements, and building code changes mandating accessibility upgrades. The small size of the workforce relative to the installed base of equipment means strong job security. Aging elevator systems in major cities require ongoing modernization, creating sustained demand.

What to Expect as an Elevator Constructor Apprentice

Duration

4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction

On-the-Job Training

~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)

Classroom Instruction

576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)

Paid Training

You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress

Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Elevator Constructor

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$25.00/hr
Journeyman wage$46.56/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in New York

Elevator Constructors in New York are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New York State Department of Labor, Division of Safety and Health, Elevator Safety Bureau.

View full New Yorklicensing requirements →

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