Elevator Constructor at Int Union of Elevator Const
at Int Union of Elevator Const in Louisville, KY
About This Program
The International Union of Elevator Constructors sponsors this JATC-affiliated Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Louisville, KY. As a union program, it offers apprentices the advantage of collectively bargained wages, comprehensive benefits, and structured training overseen by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. Apprentices are paid from their first day on the job and receive regular wage increases as they progress.
The program spans four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn their trade by working directly on elevator and escalator installations and maintenance projects across the Louisville area. Technical coursework covers electrical theory, hydraulic systems, mechanical components, control panel wiring, and ASME safety standards.
Successful graduates achieve journey-level elevator constructor status and full IUEC membership. Louisville's growing commercial, healthcare, and industrial construction sectors maintain steady demand for qualified elevator mechanics, supporting a strong long-term outlook for graduates of this program.
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 Kentucky
Elevator Constructors in Kentucky are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Division of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection, Elevator Safety Program.
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