Elevator Constructor at Intl Union of Elevator Constructors Local 16 JAC
at Intl Union of Elevator Constructors Local 16 JAC in Metairie, LA
About This Program
The International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 16 JAC sponsors this union Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Metairie, LA. Administered through the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this IUEC-affiliated program provides apprentices with collectively bargained wages, benefits, and expert instruction from journeyman mechanics. Apprentices are paid throughout all four years of training.
The program totals four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working across the greater New Orleans and Gulf Coast area, apprentices gain experience installing, repairing, and modernizing elevators, escalators, and other vertical transport equipment. Technical instruction addresses electrical and mechanical theory, hydraulic systems, control technology, and ASME A17.1 safety code compliance.
Graduates earn journey-level status and full membership in the IUEC, positioning them for careers in one of the most technically skilled and well-compensated crafts in the construction trades. The region's ongoing recovery, development, and hospitality industry investments sustain strong demand for qualified elevator constructors.
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 Louisiana
Elevator Constructors in Louisiana are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Louisiana Department of Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal, Mechanical Division.
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