Elevator Constructor at H.E.S. Elevator Services Inc

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at H.E.S. Elevator Services Inc in Denver, CO

About This Program

H.E.S. Elevator Services Inc. sponsors this non-union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Denver, CO. As an employer-sponsored program, H.E.S. provides apprentices with direct, hands-on training in a working elevator service company, giving participants real-world experience from the start of their career. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program with increases tied to skill development and progression.

This four-year, time-based apprenticeship is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced technicians learning to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair elevator and lift systems. Classroom and technical instruction covers elevator mechanics, electrical circuits, hydraulic and traction systems, safety code compliance, and relevant industry standards.

Upon completion, apprentices achieve journeyman-level competency as elevator constructors, equipped to work independently on a wide range of elevator systems. Denver's active construction market and growing commercial building base make this a practical and well-timed apprenticeship opportunity for those looking to enter a specialized trade.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$47

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$25.00/hr
Journeyman wage$46.56/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in Colorado

Elevator Constructors in Colorado are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Oil and Public Safety, Conveyance Safety Program.

View full Coloradolicensing requirements →

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