Elevator Constructor at Jersey Elevator, LLC.
at Jersey Elevator, LLC. in Aberdeen, NJ
About This Program
Jersey Elevator, LLC in Aberdeen, NJ sponsors a non-union registered apprenticeship program for individuals pursuing a career as an elevator constructor. This employer-based program offers direct, paid field training with a New Jersey elevator service company, providing practical experience in a densely populated state with high elevator infrastructure demand.
The four-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience installing, servicing, and troubleshooting elevator systems in a variety of building types. Technical instruction covers mechanical and electrical systems, hydraulic principles, safety code compliance, and equipment-specific maintenance procedures.
Graduates complete the program as qualified elevator constructors with practical experience gained directly through employer-based training. Working in New Jersey — a state with extensive commercial and residential elevator usage — positions completers well for continued employment in elevator installation and maintenance, a field with consistent demand across the region.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Elevator Constructor
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in New Jersey
Elevator Constructors in New Jersey are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Code Services, Elevator Safety Subcode.
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