Elevator Constructor at Lcd Elevator Repair, Inc
at Lcd Elevator Repair, Inc in Mineola, NY
About This Program
LCD Elevator Repair, Inc. in Mineola, NY offers a non-union registered apprenticeship program for individuals looking to enter the elevator construction and repair trade. Based in Nassau County on Long Island, this employer-sponsored program provides hands-on, paid training in a region with significant elevator service needs across commercial and residential properties.
The four-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn elevator repair, inspection, and maintenance techniques while working directly with experienced elevator technicians. Technical instruction addresses electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulic components, safety regulations, and industry code compliance.
Graduates complete the program as qualified elevator constructors with practical expertise in elevator repair and maintenance. The high density of multi-story buildings across Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area ensures consistent demand for trained elevator professionals, making this a practical and career-focused pathway for motivated individuals.
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 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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