Southeast Elevator
Elevator Mechanic Apprentice
Tampa, Florida, US
Role snapshot
Southeast Elevator is hiring a Elevator Mechanic Apprentice on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Tampa, Florida, US.
- Company
- Southeast Elevator
- Location
- Tampa, Florida, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
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About the role
Southeast Elevator has immediate openings for an Installation Mechanic Apprentice. The Apprentice position provides great mentoring, training, and hands-on experience with installing and servicing home elevators. Successful Apprentices can be promoted within 12-18 months to a lead mechanic with a commensurate increase in responsibility and compensation during the program as well as after. This is the perfect opportunity to start your career in the Elevator trade.
What You’ll Do
During training, you will work alongside experienced mechanics to learn the installation and servicing of residential elevators and wheelchair lifts. As your skills grow, you’ll take on more responsibility and independence in the field.
After training, you will be able to:
- Install residential elevators and wheelchair lifts
- Work as part of a two-person installation team on job sites
- Assist in training and mentoring new team members
- Interface professionally with customers and general contractors
- Demonstrate strong safety awareness and regulatory compliance
- Develop knowledge of safety codes and industry standards
- Multi-task with patience, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Operate basic computer equipment and mobile devices
- Maintain a clean driving record
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to travel within the Tampa market
- Comfortable working at heights and on ladders
- Ability to lift up to 150 lbs
- Experience using hand tools safely and properly
- Prior elevator or construction experience preferred, but not required
- Customer-oriented, motivated self-starter
- Valid driver’s license required
Why Southeast Elevator?
- Structured training and mentorship
- Clear path to advancement
- Growing company with long-term career opportunities
- Hands-on work in a skilled trade with strong demand
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays
- 401k with company match
- Professional development assistance
- Referral and relocation programs
- Opportunities for advancement
About Southeast Elevator
For over 30 years, Southeast Elevator has been Florida’s leading provider of custom residential elevators. We specialize in designing, building, installing, and servicing elevators that bring accessibility and luxury to homes.
Headquartered in Fort Pierce, FL, we have local installation teams and certified service technicians located across Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
As a full-service manufacturer, we custom-build residential elevators for both new construction and retrofit projects. Our turn-key solutions make adding an elevator to your home easy and convenient.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southeast Elevator is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, veteran status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We believe diversity drives innovation and success.
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