Elevator Constructor at Peak Elevator Performance Group
at Peak Elevator Performance Group in Arvada, CO
About This Program
Peak Elevator Performance Group sponsors this non-union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Arvada, CO. As an employer-based program, Peak Elevator Performance Group trains apprentices directly within the company, providing guided, practical experience working on elevator systems in the Denver metro area. Apprentices are paid throughout the program and develop skills alongside seasoned elevator professionals.
The program runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, service, repair, and modernize elevators and related vertical transportation equipment. Technical instruction covers electrical and mechanical fundamentals, hydraulic and traction drive systems, industry safety standards, and applicable code requirements.
Graduates complete the program with journeyman-level skills as elevator constructors, ready to work independently across a range of equipment types and job site conditions. With Colorado's continued growth in both commercial and residential construction, demand for qualified elevator professionals remains strong, making this Peak Elevator Performance Group apprenticeship a solid entry point into the 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.
How to Apply
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 Colorado
Elevator Constructors in Colorado are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Oil and Public Safety, Conveyance Safety Program.
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