Elevator and escalator installers and repairers
SOC Code: 47-4021Also known as:
Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Technician (Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Tech), Accessibility Lift Technician (Accessibility Lift Tech), Building Serviceman, Contract Serviceman, Elevator Adjuster
Median Annual Salary
$106,580
+5.0% growth (2024-2034)
2K
Openings/Year
24K
Current Jobs
What Elevator and escalator installers and repairers Do
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
💰 Salary
$106,580
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+5.0%
Faster than average
🎓 Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
2K
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Apprenticeship
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
24,200
Projected Employment (2034)
25,400
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Top Skills Required
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Critical Thinking
Operations Monitoring
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- 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.
- Check that safety regulations and building codes are met, and complete service reports verifying conformance to standards.
- Locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems, using test equipment.
- Adjust safety controls, counterweights, door mechanisms, and components such as valves, ratchets, seals, and brake linings.
- Read and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of system components, frameworks, and foundations, and to select installation equipment.
- Connect car frames to counterweights, using steel cables.
- Maintain log books that detail all repairs and checks performed.
- Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
High School Diploma
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Elevator and escalator installers and repairers
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a elevator and escalator installers and repairers:
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
8,063 degrees awarded •
266 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Elevator and escalator installers and repairers
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become elevator and escalator installers and repairers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do elevator and escalator installers and repairers make?
The median annual salary for elevator and escalator installers and repairers is $106,580.
What education do elevator and escalator installers and repairers need?
Most elevator and escalator installers and repairers positions require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Common degree programs include Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician.
Is becoming elevator and escalator installers and repairers a good career choice?
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers is projected to see +5.0% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is faster than average for all occupations. With approximately 2,000 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for elevator and escalator installers and repairers?
Top colleges for aspiring elevator and escalator installers and repairers include
Polytech Adult Education, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to elevator and escalator installers and repairers?
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers may also be known as: Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Technician (Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Tech), Accessibility Lift Technician (Accessibility Lift Tech), Building Serviceman, Contract Serviceman, Elevator Adjuster, Elevator Builder, Elevator Constructor, Elevator Erector, Elevator Examiner, Elevator Installation Worker, Elevator Installer, Elevator Lift Technician (Elevator Lift Tech), Elevator Mechanic, Elevator Repair and Maintenance Technician (Elevator Repair and Maintenance Tech), Elevator Repairer, Elevator Service Mechanic, Elevator Service Technician (Elevator Service Tech), Elevator Serviceman, Elevator Technician (Elevator Tech), Elevator Troubleshooter.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.