Elevator Constructor at Armstrong Elevator Apprenticeship Program, INJ
at Armstrong Elevator Apprenticeship Program, INJ in Largo, 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
Armstrong Elevator Apprenticeship Program, INJ sponsors this non-union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Largo, FL. This employer-based program provides apprentices with direct, hands-on training in elevator installation, service, and repair within an active elevator company serving the Tampa Bay and Gulf Coast region. Apprentices are paid throughout the program and develop skills progressively over four years.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside experienced elevator professionals, apprentices learn the full scope of elevator construction work — from installation of new equipment to troubleshooting and maintaining existing systems. Technical instruction covers electrical systems, hydraulic and traction elevator mechanics, safety codes and compliance, and the technical documentation used on the job.
Graduates complete the program with journeyman-level competency as elevator constructors. The Largo and broader Tampa Bay area features a mix of older buildings requiring elevator modernization and new construction driving installation demand, making this Armstrong Elevator apprenticeship a timely opportunity to enter a specialized and durable 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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