Elevator Constructor at Loc. #35 Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors JATC
at Loc. #35 Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors JATC in Albany, NY
About This Program
Local 35 of the International Union of Elevator Constructors JATC in Albany, NY provides a union-affiliated registered apprenticeship program for individuals seeking to enter the elevator construction trade. Located in New York's capital region, this JATC program offers paid, employer-based training supported by a long-standing union framework and structured technical curriculum.
The program is time-based, lasting four years with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modernizing elevators, escalators, and related equipment under the supervision of journeyman constructors. Technical instruction covers electrical theory, mechanical and hydraulic systems, code compliance, and blueprint reading.
Completing the program earns graduates journeyman elevator constructor status and the full benefits of IUEC Local 35 membership, including collectively bargained wages and benefits. The upstate New York region's ongoing commercial and government construction activity creates sustained demand for skilled elevator constructors throughout the Capital District.
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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