Elevator Constructor at Eletech Elevator Company, LLC
at Eletech Elevator Company, LLC in Jacksonville, FL
About This Program
Eletech Elevator Company, LLC sponsors this non-union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Jacksonville, FL. This employer-based program trains apprentices within an active elevator company, offering practical, on-the-job experience in elevator installation, service, and repair across Jacksonville's growing commercial and residential building market. Apprentices are paid throughout the full four-year program.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced elevator technicians and constructors, developing skills in the installation and maintenance of elevator systems, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Technical instruction covers electrical circuits, hydraulic and traction systems, ASME A17.1 code requirements, and how to read and apply technical specifications and blueprints.
Graduates complete the program with journeyman-level elevator constructor competencies. Jacksonville's robust construction activity and growing commercial sector support continued demand for trained elevator professionals. Eletech Elevator Company's apprenticeship offers a direct, practical path into the elevator trade for motivated individuals ready to earn and learn from day one.
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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