Elevator Constructor at (NE PA ) Elevator Constructors JATC LU84
at (NE PA ) Elevator Constructors JATC LU84 in Allentown, PA
About This Program
The NE PA Elevator Constructors JATC LU84 sponsors a union Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Allentown, PA. Administered jointly by labor and management through the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this program upholds rigorous training standards for one of the construction trades' most technically demanding occupations. Apprentices are paid from the start of training.
This time-based program runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn the full scope of elevator construction work, including installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and modernization of elevators, escalators, and related equipment. Classroom instruction covers electrical systems, hydraulics, mechanical drives, safety codes, and technical drawings.
Graduates earn journeyman status through the union and enter the workforce as fully qualified Elevator Constructors. JATC LU84's union affiliation offers apprentices access to established wage progressions, benefits, and the professional backing of the International Union of Elevator Constructors, supporting careers throughout northeastern Pennsylvania and the broader 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 Pennsylvania
Elevator Constructors in Pennsylvania are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety, Elevator Safety Division.
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