Elevator Constructor at Eastern Elevator Service and Sales
at Eastern Elevator Service and Sales in Windber, PA
About This Program
Eastern Elevator Service and Sales offers a registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Windber, PA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides structured training for individuals entering the elevator industry, combining paid field experience with formal technical instruction over a multi-year period.
The four-year apprenticeship requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with experienced elevator mechanics, learning to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and modernize a range of vertical transportation systems. Technical instruction addresses electrical theory, hydraulic systems, mechanical components, applicable codes, and workplace safety.
Upon program completion, graduates are prepared to work as journey-level Elevator Constructors capable of handling complex installation and service work independently. Eastern Elevator Service and Sales in Windber provides apprentices with real-world industry experience and the credentials needed to pursue a stable, skilled career in one of the building trades.
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.
How to Apply
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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