Elevator Constructor at NAEC Education Program (Certified Elevator Technician)
at NAEC Education Program (Certified Elevator Technician) in Conyers, GA
About This Program
The NAEC Education Program (Certified Elevator Technician) sponsors this non-union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Conyers, GA. Offered through the National Association of Elevator Contractors, this program provides industry-aligned training leading to the Certified Elevator Technician (CET) credential — a recognized professional designation in the elevator industry. Apprentices are paid throughout the four-year program.
The apprenticeship is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop comprehensive skills in elevator installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Technical instruction covers electrical systems, mechanical components, hydraulic and traction drive technology, safety codes including ASME A17.1, and the administrative and documentation requirements of the trade.
Graduates complete the program with journeyman-level skills and the foundation to pursue the CET designation, a credential valued by employers across the elevator industry nationwide. Based in Conyers, GA, this NAEC education program serves as a non-union alternative that emphasizes industry-wide standards and professional certification as outcomes of the apprenticeship experience.
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.
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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