Elevator Constructor at International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) LU74 JAC
at International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) LU74 JAC in Tampa, FL
About This Program
The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) LU74 JAC sponsors this union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Tampa, FL. As a JATC-affiliated program within the IUEC, Local 74 works with signatory employers across the Tampa Bay area to provide rigorous, paid training for apprentices entering the elevator trade. Wages are paid throughout the program and increase progressively as apprentices build their skills.
This four-year program is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeyman elevator constructors on installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization projects in one of Florida's most active construction markets. Technical coursework covers electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulic and traction elevator technologies, ASME safety codes, and technical blueprint reading.
Completing the program earns apprentices journeyman elevator constructor status. Tampa's expanding skyline, growing commercial real estate sector, and large base of existing buildings requiring ongoing elevator service create strong demand for qualified elevator professionals. IUEC Local 74's JAC program offers a well-organized, union-supported path into this technical 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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