Elevator Constructor at Elevator Constructors Local 41
at Elevator Constructors Local 41 in Springfield, MA
About This Program
Elevator Constructors Local 41 sponsors this JATC-affiliated union Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Springfield, MA. As part of the International Union of Elevator Constructors, this program provides apprentices with structured, paid training supported by union wages and benefits. Working under journeyman elevator constructors, apprentices develop the skills needed to safely install, repair, and maintain elevators and escalators across western Massachusetts.
The apprenticeship runs four years and requires completion of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience with elevator system installation, hydraulic equipment, control wiring, and safety testing, while classroom instruction covers electrical theory, mechanical systems, blueprint reading, and ASME A17.1 code requirements.
Completing this apprenticeship leads to journey-level elevator constructor status and full IUEC membership. The Springfield region's healthcare, educational, and commercial construction sectors maintain consistent demand for elevator mechanics, and the union credential provides portable value across New England's active construction market.
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.
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 Massachusetts
Elevator Constructors in Massachusetts are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, Elevator Program.
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