Elevator Constructor at Elevator Constructors #19 JATC
at Elevator Constructors #19 JATC in Seattle, WA
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
About This Program
Elevator Constructors #19 JATC sponsors a union Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Seattle, WA. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program is jointly managed by labor and management, providing apprentices with training that reflects both the technical demands of the trade and the professional standards of the International Union of Elevator Constructors. Apprentices earn wages from the start of training.
The four-year apprenticeship requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work in the field learning every phase of elevator construction work, including installation of traction and hydraulic systems, escalator maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and equipment modernization. Technical instruction addresses electrical theory, mechanical and hydraulic principles, code compliance, and safety practices.
Graduates achieve journeyman status with Elevator Constructors #19 and are recognized as fully qualified elevator mechanics with access to union wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits. Seattle's ongoing urban growth and high-rise development keep demand strong for skilled elevator constructors, making this JATC program an excellent entry point into a secure and rewarding trade career.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Elevator Constructor
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Washington
Elevator Constructors in Washington are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Elevator Program.
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