Elevator Constructor at International Union of Elevator Constructors LU 49 JAC
at International Union of Elevator Constructors LU 49 JAC in Jacksonville, FL
About This Program
The International Union of Elevator Constructors LU 49 JAC sponsors this union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Jacksonville, FL. As part of the IUEC network, Local 49 operates a JATC program that pairs apprentices with signatory employers in the Jacksonville area, delivering training that meets national elevator industry standards. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program with structured increases tied to their progress.
This time-based, four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work in the field alongside experienced elevator constructors, developing skills in the installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization of elevators, escalators, and related equipment. Technical instruction covers hydraulic and traction systems, electrical fundamentals, ASME A17.1 code compliance, and the use of technical drawings and specifications.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman elevator constructors. Jacksonville's expanding commercial and residential construction activity supports steady demand for trained elevator professionals. Local 49's JATC program provides a structured, paid pathway into a specialized trade with strong long-term career prospects.
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 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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