Elevator Constructor at 3Phase Excel Elevator LLC
at 3Phase Excel Elevator LLC in Miramar, FL
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.
About This Program
3Phase Excel Elevator LLC sponsors this non-union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Miramar, FL. This employer-sponsored program trains apprentices directly within the company, providing practical field experience in elevator installation, maintenance, and repair in South Florida's active built environment. Apprentices earn wages from the beginning of the program and progress through structured stages of training.
The four-year program is built on 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced elevator professionals learning the technical and practical demands of the trade, including installation of new systems and ongoing maintenance and repair of existing equipment. Technical instruction covers electrical fundamentals, mechanical systems, hydraulic and traction elevator technology, ASME safety standards, and technical drawing comprehension.
Graduates complete the apprenticeship with journeyman-level skills as elevator constructors. Miramar and the surrounding Broward County area continue to see commercial and high-rise residential development, supporting demand for trained elevator tradespeople. 3Phase Excel Elevator's program provides a direct, hands-on entry point into this specialized trade.
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 Florida
Elevator Constructors in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Bureau of Elevator Safety.
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