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Elevator & Escalator Installer & Repairer

Also called: Elevator Mechanic, Elevator Service Mechanic, Elevator Service Technician (Elevator Service Tech), Elevator Technician (Elevator Tech)

Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

No four-year degree needed Bright outlook Skilled trades
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Median pay
$109,910/yr
Typical range
$59,270 – $158,890
Outlook
Bright outlook

What does an Elevator & Escalator Installer & Repairer do?

  • Inspect wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations, and alignments and clearances of cars and hoistways to ensure that equipment will operate properly.
  • Assemble, install, repair, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, and dumbwaiters, using hand and power tools, and testing devices such as test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters.
  • Disassemble defective units, and repair or replace parts such as locks, gears, cables, and electric wiring.

How to become an Elevator & Escalator Installer & Repairer

Training: A high school diploma or GED or a certificate after high school. Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.

Skills you'll use

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problemListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questionsNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve itThinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best oneFiguring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it

Is it a fit for you?

  • Cautiousness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Perseverance

Tools and technology

Microsoft ExcelElevator Controls INTERACTWORLD Electronics FreedomwareMicrosoft Outlook

Questions people ask

How much does an Elevator & Escalator Installer & Repairer make?

About $109,910 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $59,270 and $158,890. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.

How long does it take to become an Elevator & Escalator Installer & Repairer?

Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.

Do you need a college degree to be an Elevator & Escalator Installer & Repairer?

No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED or a certificate after high school.

Is Elevator & Escalator Installer & Repairer a good career to get into?

O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.

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National wage figures via O*NET Web Services. This application incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Figures are national estimates and vary by state, employer and experience. Career details from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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