Elevator Constructor at Florida Elevator Maintenance and Repair, LLC dba Everything Elevator

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Florida Elevator Maintenance and Repair, LLC dba Everything Elevator in Bonita Springs, FL

About This Program

Florida Elevator Maintenance and Repair, LLC, doing business as Everything Elevator, sponsors this non-union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Bonita Springs, FL. This employer-based program provides apprentices with hands-on training within a company focused on elevator maintenance and repair, offering a practical introduction to the service and upkeep side of the trade alongside core installation skills. Apprentices are paid from the start and progress through structured stages over four years.

The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing elevator systems while working on real projects in Southwest Florida. Technical coursework covers electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulic and traction elevator technology, ASME safety code requirements, and technical documentation standards.

Upon completion, graduates hold journeyman-level competency as elevator constructors. Southwest Florida's growing residential and commercial real estate activity — particularly in the Bonita Springs and Naples corridor — supports steady demand for qualified elevator service professionals, making this Everything Elevator apprenticeship a well-positioned entry into the trade.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$47

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$25.00/hr
Journeyman wage$46.56/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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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