Elevator Constructor at Keystone Elevator Service & Modernization, LLC
at Keystone Elevator Service & Modernization, LLC in Weymouth, MA
About This Program
Keystone Elevator Service & Modernization, LLC sponsors this registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Weymouth, MA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program offers a paid, structured entry point into the elevator trade for individuals in the greater Boston South Shore region. Apprentices earn wages from the start and work directly with skilled mechanics on installation and modernization projects.
The program is four years in length and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in elevator installation, system upgrades and modernization, routine maintenance, and safety inspections. Technical instruction covers electrical theory, hydraulic systems, control wiring, mechanical components, and compliance with ASME A17.1 elevator safety codes.
Graduating apprentices are prepared to work as journey-level elevator constructors. Keystone's specialization in both service and modernization means apprentices gain exposure to a broad range of project types, building a versatile skill set that supports long-term employability across new construction and retrofit work throughout Massachusetts.
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 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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