Elevator Constructor at Dade Elevator Inspections, Inc.
at Dade Elevator Inspections, Inc. in Miami, FL
About This Program
Dade Elevator Inspections, Inc. sponsors this non-union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Miami, FL. This employer-sponsored program offers apprentices direct, practical training within a company specializing in elevator inspection and related services, giving participants exposure to the compliance and technical inspection side of the elevator industry alongside core construction skills. Apprentices earn wages from the start of training.
The program runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop competencies in elevator installation, maintenance, and repair, with particular exposure to the inspection and code compliance aspects of the trade. Technical coursework covers electrical systems, mechanical components, hydraulic and traction technologies, ASME A17.1 safety standards, and technical documentation.
Graduates complete the program with journeyman-level skills as elevator constructors. Miami's dense high-rise environment and active construction market create consistent demand for qualified elevator professionals. Dade Elevator Inspections' program offers a specialized perspective on the trade and a practical entry point for those interested in the inspection and compliance side of elevator work.
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 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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