Elevator Constructor at International Union of Elevator Constructors L.U. #32 J
at International Union of Elevator Constructors L.U. #32 J in Atlanta, GA
About This Program
The International Union of Elevator Constructors Local Union 32 J sponsors this JATC-affiliated Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Atlanta, GA. As a union program, apprentices benefit from collectively bargained wages, benefits, and standardized training that meets the high standards set by the IUEC. This is a paid apprenticeship, meaning you earn a competitive wage throughout your training while working alongside experienced journey-level mechanics.
The program is four years in duration, encompassing 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on real job sites installing, repairing, and maintaining elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and other vertical transportation equipment. Technical coursework addresses electrical theory, hydraulics, control systems, and ASME A17.1 safety codes.
Graduates earn journey-level status as elevator constructors, one of the most technically skilled and well-compensated trades in the construction industry. Union membership through IUEC Local 32 J also provides access to a broader network of employment opportunities and labor protections throughout the region.
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 Georgia
Elevator Constructors in Georgia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Georgia Department of Labor, Elevator Safety Unit.
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