Elevator Constructor at KONE Elevator
at KONE Elevator in Chesapeake, VA
About This Program
KONE Elevator sponsors a registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Chesapeake, VA. As a global leader in elevator and escalator manufacturing, maintenance, and modernization, KONE provides apprentices with training grounded in current industry technology and best practices. This non-union program offers paid training throughout its full duration.
The apprenticeship runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work with KONE's experienced field teams learning to install, service, and maintain elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors. Technical instruction covers electrical systems, mechanical and hydraulic principles, safety standards, and KONE-specific product knowledge.
Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates are qualified journey-level Elevator Constructors with experience on a wide range of KONE systems. Training with an industry leader of KONE's scale gives apprentices exposure to cutting-edge equipment and strong prospects for continued employment and advancement within the company and the broader elevator 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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Elevator Constructor
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Virginia
Elevator Constructors in Virginia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of Building and Fire Regulation, Elevator Safety Unit.
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