Elevator Constructor at National Association of Elevator Constructors
at National Association of Elevator Constructors in Conyers, GA
About This Program
The National Association of Elevator Constructors (NAEC) sponsors this registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship based in Conyers, GA. This is a non-union program designed to train individuals in the installation, maintenance, and repair of elevators, escalators, and related lifting equipment. Apprentices earn a paycheck from day one while building skills that are in consistent demand across commercial and residential construction.
The program runs for four years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices learn to read blueprints, wire control systems, install guide rails, fit car frames and platforms, and perform safety inspections. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and applicable safety codes including ASME A17.1.
Graduates of this apprenticeship are prepared to work as journey-level elevator constructors, a highly specialized trade with strong employment prospects in both new construction and modernization projects. Elevator constructors are among the higher-earning skilled trades workers, reflecting the technical complexity and safety responsibilities of the occupation.
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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