Elevator Constructor at International Union of Elevator Constructors
at International Union of Elevator Constructors in Honolulu, HI
About This Program
The International Union of Elevator Constructors sponsors this JATC-affiliated Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Honolulu, HI. As a union program, it offers apprentices access to collectively bargained wages and benefits while training under the guidance of experienced journey-level mechanics. Apprentices are paid throughout the entire four-year program, making it possible to build a career without taking on student debt.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction spread over four years. Apprentices gain practical experience with elevator and escalator installation, repair, and maintenance across a range of building types common in Hawaii's dynamic construction market. Classroom and lab instruction covers electrical systems, hydraulics, control technology, and compliance with ASME A17.1 safety standards.
Upon completion, apprentices achieve journey-level status as elevator constructors and become full members of the IUEC. The union affiliation provides ongoing access to job opportunities, continuing education, and the benefits of a nationally recognized labor organization in one of the nation's most active construction markets.
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 Hawaii
Elevator Constructors in Hawaii are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (HIOSH), Elevator Inspection Branch.
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