Elevator Constructor at Tech Elevator, Inc.
at Tech Elevator, Inc. in Columbus, OH
About This Program
Tech Elevator, Inc. in Columbus, OH sponsors a non-union registered apprenticeship program for individuals pursuing a career as an elevator constructor. This employer-based program provides paid, practical training in Ohio's capital city — a growing metropolitan area with expanding commercial and residential construction activity that supports consistent demand for elevator professionals.
The program runs for four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in elevator installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across a variety of building types. Technical instruction covers electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulic components, safety codes, and industry-relevant standards and regulations.
Graduates complete the program as qualified elevator constructors with substantial employer-based experience. Columbus's ongoing growth in healthcare, education, tech, and commercial real estate sectors continues to drive construction activity, positioning completers for strong employment prospects in the elevator construction and maintenance field throughout central Ohio.
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 Ohio
Elevator Constructors in Ohio are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Ohio Board of Building Standards, Elevator Safety Division.
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