Elevator Constructor at INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS (IUEC) Local - 139
at INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS (IUEC) Local - 139 in Sanford, FL
About This Program
The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local 139 sponsors this union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Sanford, FL. Operating as a JATC program affiliated with the IUEC, Local 139 partners with signatory employers in the Central Florida region to provide structured, paid training for apprentices entering the elevator trade. Apprentice wages increase at defined intervals as they advance through the program.
This four-year apprenticeship is built around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain field experience installing, servicing, repairing, and modernizing elevators, escalators, and related vertical transportation equipment. Technical instruction covers electrical and mechanical fundamentals, hydraulic and traction drive systems, ASME A17.1 safety code compliance, and blueprint and specification reading.
Graduates earn journeyman elevator constructor status upon completion. Central Florida's rapid growth in commercial real estate, hospitality, and high-rise residential development creates ongoing demand for skilled elevator tradespeople. IUEC Local 139's Sanford-based program offers a solid, union-supported foundation for a long-term career in the elevator trade.
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.
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 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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