Elevator Constructor at Southern Elevator

Southern Elevator sponsors a registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Henrico, VA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides a structured entry point into the elevator industry, pairing hands-on field training with technical classroom instruction over a four-year period. Apprentices are paid throughout the full duration of the program.

The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work with experienced elevator mechanics to develop proficiency in installing, servicing, repairing, and modernizing a variety of vertical transportation systems. Technical coursework covers electrical theory, hydraulic and mechanical systems, applicable safety codes, and building regulations.

After completing the program, graduates are qualified to work as journey-level Elevator Constructors across commercial and residential projects. Southern Elevator's presence in the Henrico and greater Richmond area offers apprentices relevant local experience and a foundation for a durable career in a trade that remains in consistent demand as buildings of all types require reliable vertical transportation.