Elevator Constructor at National Elevator Industry Education Program NEIEP (IUEC)
at National Elevator Industry Education Program NEIEP (IUEC) in Columbia, MD
About This Program
The National Elevator Industry Education Program (NEIEP), affiliated with the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC), sponsors this union Elevator Constructor apprenticeship based in Columbia, MD. NEIEP is the primary educational provider for the IUEC and delivers standardized, nationally recognized curriculum to elevator constructor apprentices. This JATC-affiliated program offers paid training with union wages and benefits throughout the four-year apprenticeship.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. NEIEP's curriculum is specifically developed for the elevator trade, covering electrical theory, mechanical systems, hydraulics, control systems, safety codes, and ASME A17.1 compliance in a structured, progressive format. Apprentices apply this knowledge directly on job sites under the supervision of experienced journey-level mechanics.
Graduates complete the program as fully credentialed, journey-level elevator constructors with IUEC membership. NEIEP's national standing and IUEC affiliation ensure that the training and credentials earned are recognized and valued by employers throughout the United States and beyond.
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 Maryland
Elevator Constructors in Maryland are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry, Elevator Safety Unit.
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