Elevator Constructor at Local #62 Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors Jac
at Local #62 Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors Jac in Syracuse, NY
About This Program
Local 62 of the International Union of Elevator Constructors JAC in Syracuse, NY offers a union-affiliated (JATC) registered apprenticeship for individuals seeking a skilled trade career in elevator construction. Serving central New York, this JATC-administered program provides paid training that combines employer-based field work with structured technical education.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills installing, servicing, and modernizing elevators, escalators, and related systems under the mentorship of experienced journeymen. Classroom coursework covers electrical systems, hydraulic principles, mechanical components, building and safety codes, and technical blueprint reading.
Graduates earn journeyman elevator constructor credentials and the benefits of IUEC Local 62 membership, including collectively bargained wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits. Central New York's healthcare, education, and government sectors support steady construction activity and consistent demand for skilled elevator constructors in 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.
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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