Elevator Constructor at Intl Union Of Elevator Constr. JATC Lo. 27 (Roch)
at Intl Union Of Elevator Constr. JATC Lo. 27 (Roch) in Rochester, NY
About This Program
The International Union of Elevator Constructors JATC Local 27 in Rochester, NY offers a union-affiliated registered apprenticeship for individuals pursuing a career in elevator construction. Serving the greater Rochester region, this JATC program provides paid, structured training in a market known for its diverse commercial and institutional construction activity.
This time-based program runs for four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience installing, maintaining, and modernizing elevators, escalators, and vertical transportation systems. Technical instruction covers electrical theory, hydraulics, mechanical systems, applicable safety and building codes, and blueprint reading.
Completion of the program leads to journeyman elevator constructor status and full IUEC Local 27 union membership. Rochester's healthcare, university, and manufacturing sectors drive ongoing construction and renovation projects, sustaining demand for skilled elevator constructors and offering apprenticeship graduates a strong foundation for a long-term trade career.
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 New York
Elevator Constructors in New York are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New York State Department of Labor, Division of Safety and Health, Elevator Safety Bureau.
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