Elevator Constructor at Vertical Options Elevator Apprenticeship Program
at Vertical Options Elevator Apprenticeship Program in Spokane, WA
About This Program
Vertical Options Elevator Apprenticeship Program sponsors a registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Spokane, WA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program is purpose-built to train individuals entering the elevator trade, offering a structured and paid training experience that combines practical field work with formal classroom instruction over four years.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in the installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization of elevator and escalator systems under the supervision of experienced mechanics. Technical instruction covers electrical theory, hydraulic and mechanical systems, applicable codes and safety standards, and blueprint reading.
Graduates of the program are qualified to work as journey-level Elevator Constructors in commercial and residential settings throughout the Pacific Northwest. Vertical Options' focused approach to elevator apprenticeship training in the Spokane area gives candidates a direct path into a technically demanding trade with strong long-term employment prospects.
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 Washington
Elevator Constructors in Washington are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Elevator Program.
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