Elevator Constructor at Elevator Constructors Local 91 JAC
at Elevator Constructors Local 91 JAC in East Hartford, CT
About This Program
Elevator Constructors Local 91 JAC sponsors this union elevator constructor apprenticeship in East Hartford, CT. As a JATC-affiliated program through the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 91 delivers structured training supported by both union resources and participating employers throughout Connecticut. Apprentices receive paid training from the start, with wages that increase at set intervals.
This four-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeyman elevator constructors on installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization projects across Connecticut's commercial and residential building stock. Technical instruction addresses electrical systems, hydraulic and traction drive technology, ASME A17.1 safety code compliance, troubleshooting methods, and blueprint reading.
Graduates earn journeyman elevator constructor status, a credential recognized throughout the elevator industry. Connecticut's older urban building infrastructure and ongoing commercial development create steady demand for skilled elevator professionals. Local 91's East Hartford-based program offers a well-structured path into this specialized and well-compensated trade.
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 Connecticut
Elevator Constructors in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Construction Services, Elevator Inspection Unit.
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