Elevator Constructor at Elevator Constructors Local 9 Jac
at Elevator Constructors Local 9 Jac in St Paul, MN
About This Program
Elevator Constructors Local 9 JAC in St. Paul, MN offers a union-affiliated registered apprenticeship program through the International Union of Elevator Constructors. This JATC-administered program provides a structured, paid pathway into the elevator construction trade for qualified applicants in the Twin Cities area and surrounding region.
Spanning four years, the program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeymen to install, service, and modernize elevators, escalators, and other vertical transportation systems. Classroom and technical training covers electrical theory, hydraulics, mechanical systems, safety codes, blueprint interpretation, and industry regulations to ensure a well-rounded skill set.
Graduating apprentices earn journeyman elevator constructor status and the professional credentials that come with IUEC membership. The elevator construction trade offers stable employment across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors, and Local 9 union membership provides access to negotiated wages, healthcare benefits, and retirement planning.
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.
How to Apply
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Elevator Constructor
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Minnesota
Elevator Constructors in Minnesota are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Elevator Safety Section.
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