Elevator Constructor at Delaware Elevator, Inc.
at Delaware Elevator, Inc. in Salisbury, MD
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$47
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
About This Program
Delaware Elevator, Inc. sponsors this registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Salisbury, MD. An employer-sponsored, non-union program, it provides a paid and structured route into the elevator construction trade for individuals in the Delmarva region. From the first day of the program, apprentices receive wages and work alongside skilled elevator mechanics on real installation and maintenance projects.
The program is four years in duration and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build proficiency in elevator and escalator installation, maintenance, and repair, learning to work with mechanical systems, electrical control panels, hydraulic components, and safety testing equipment. Technical instruction covers electrical theory, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and ASME A17.1 code requirements.
Graduates of this apprenticeship are qualified to work as journey-level elevator constructors. The Mid-Atlantic market served by Delaware Elevator, Inc. offers steady employment opportunities across commercial, healthcare, and residential sectors, and the credentials earned through this registered apprenticeship are recognized nationally.
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
Trade School
Licensing in Maryland
Elevator Constructors in Maryland are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry, Elevator Safety Unit.
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