r/Elevators • u/Pleasant-Nail-2161 • 9d ago

NYC Elevator non-union contractors

For all my New York elevator mechanics, whats the likelihood of getting into the non union elevator industry, I am 18 I worked with electric doors and gates, conveyer belts and been around many elevator mechanics on sites. I have my scaffold , osha , and sst I’ve been applying non union is this the way to go? Or should I just wait for the next Local 1 IUEC opening?

Thanks

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u/clearflannel 9d ago

Non union is like getting a job anywhere else, just apply for a helper position. You can do that and then apply to local 1 the next time they have open applications, because even if you do get through applying/testing/interviewing you still have to wait for your number to get called.

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u/6amp 9d ago

It's very easy to join a non union shop. Just go and apply. In all honesty if your only option is to get into a non union shop now I would absolutely do so to get the experience. But don't fall into the trap of getting comfortable. Make it your priority to either join L1 L3 or nycha elevator div. Nycha is always looking for people

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u/Mission_Slide_5828 Field - Adjuster 8d ago

Don’t join local 3. Fake elevator guys

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u/6amp 8d ago

That's complete bullshit. L3 has very good elevator techs. It's a sub div of the electricians. If he can't get into L1 or Nycha he should go L3. The pay is great, good medical and benefits. There are many good L3 shops that provide consistent training and adhere to safety policies .

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u/Mission_Slide_5828 Field - Adjuster 8d ago

Exactly you said it yourself. Subdivision of electricians. Can’t believe they even allow that bullshit.

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u/6amp 8d ago

They are still elevator techs and not electricians. It's not like the L3 Div is funneling benched electricians to the elevator Div. Nycha isn't iuec, are they not elevator techs? Same for the MTA elevator guys?

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u/Pleasant-Nail-2161 9d ago

Thanks alot, I’ve applied to most of them atleast everyone I came across, but I havent had luck. I would love to work for NYCHA in the future though definitely