Elevator Constructor at Eastern Elevator Service and Sales Company
at Eastern Elevator Service and Sales Company in Windber, PA
About This Program
Eastern Elevator Service and Sales Company sponsors a registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Windber, PA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program is designed to train individuals in all aspects of the elevator trade through a structured combination of field work and classroom learning. Apprentices receive pay from day one of training.
The apprenticeship spans four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside experienced mechanics, apprentices learn to install, service, repair, and modernize elevator systems. Technical instruction covers electrical systems, mechanical components, hydraulics, safety regulations, and applicable building codes.
Graduates of the program complete their apprenticeship as journey-level Elevator Constructors, equipped with the skills to work independently on a wide range of vertical transportation systems. The elevator trade offers stable employment opportunities, and completing a registered apprenticeship with an established company like Eastern Elevator Service and Sales provides a solid foundation for a long-term career.
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.
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 Pennsylvania
Elevator Constructors in Pennsylvania are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety, Elevator Safety Division.
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