Elevator Constructor at Minnesota Elevator
at Minnesota Elevator in Kansas City, KS
About This Program
Minnesota Elevator sponsors this registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship based in Kansas City, KS. This non-union program is designed to train individuals from the ground up in the installation, maintenance, and repair of elevators, escalators, and other vertical transportation systems. Apprentices receive wages throughout the program, making it a practical and financially accessible route into a well-paying skilled trade.
The program is structured over four years, requiring 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on competency in assembling elevator systems, fitting mechanical components, wiring control systems, reading engineering drawings, and executing safety inspections. Classroom instruction covers electrical and hydraulic theory, mechanical systems, and ASME A17.1 safety code requirements.
Graduates of the Minnesota Elevator apprenticeship are prepared to perform journey-level elevator constructor work. Kansas City's active construction market and the ongoing need for elevator modernization across the region create favorable conditions for career growth and long-term employment in this specialized 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 Kansas
Elevator Constructors in Kansas are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Kansas Department of Labor, Employment Standards Division, Elevator Safety Program.
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