Elevator Constructor at Oceania Elevator Company, LLC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Oceania Elevator Company, LLC in Tamuning, GU

About This Program

Oceania Elevator Company, LLC sponsors this registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship located in Tamuning, Guam. This employer-sponsored, non-union program offers individuals in Guam a direct pathway into the skilled trades through structured, paid on-the-job training. Apprentices work alongside experienced elevator mechanics from day one and receive wages throughout the duration of the program.

The apprenticeship runs for four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in elevator installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance while learning the electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical principles that underpin modern vertical transportation systems. Safety codes and inspection procedures are also integral parts of the curriculum.

Completing this apprenticeship qualifies graduates to work as journey-level elevator constructors. In a market like Guam, where specialized tradespeople are in consistent demand across commercial and residential developments, this credential provides strong long-term career value and a foundation for advancement in the elevator industry.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$47

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$25.00/hr
Journeyman wage$46.56/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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