Elevator Constructor at Otis Elevator

Otis Elevator sponsors a registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Virginia Beach, VA. One of the world's largest elevator companies, Otis provides apprentices with training on industry-leading systems and technology in a non-union, employer-sponsored program. Apprentices receive pay throughout the entire four-year training period.

The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside Otis field technicians to learn the installation, service, maintenance, and modernization of Otis elevator and escalator systems. Technical instruction covers electrical theory, mechanical and hydraulic systems, safety regulations, and Otis product-specific training.

Graduating apprentices are qualified journey-level Elevator Constructors with hands-on experience on systems used in commercial and residential buildings worldwide. Training with a global industry leader like Otis Elevator in Virginia Beach offers strong prospects for continued employment and advancement, along with the recognized credentials that come with completing a registered federal apprenticeship program.