Elevator Constructor at Vertical Options Elevator Apprenticeship Program

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

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

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$25.00/hr
Journeyman wage$46.56/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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.

View full Washingtonlicensing requirements →

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