Elevator installers and repairers are in charge of constructing, connecting, restoring, fixing and maintaining different types of moving machinery. Some of the types of machinery might include
elevators or escalators. They are responsible for ensuring safety measures are met, inspecting equipment and testing equipment. They are also in charge if maintaining records and reading
diagrams.
What Skills and Abilities Do Elevator Installers and Repairers Need to Have?
Mechanical skills should be possessed when entering a career of an elevator installer or similar occupation. Knowledge in engineering, construction, safety and electronics should be possessed as well. The ability to use different types of hand tools is needed, as well as using meters, testers, levels and recorders. Analytical thinking skills, the ability to solve problems quickly, good comprehension
skills and good evaluation skills are also necessary.
How Much Do Elevator Installers and Repairers Make?
According to statistics, in May 2017 elevators installers and repairers earned an average annual income of $77,130.
Elevator installers and repairers earned an average annual income of $76,860 in May 2016.
What’s in Store for Elevator Installers and Repairers?
A projected employment increase of 12.1 percent was expected between 2016 and 2026 for elevators installers and repairers, per statistics.
How Many Elevator Installers and Repairers are Self-Employed?
In 2019, self-employment statistics were either not applicable or not available for elevator installers and repairers.
What Training or Experience Do Elevator Installers and Repairers Need?
Although you might not need a degree to enter this line of work, you may need an apprenticeship or formal training.
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1 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Occupational Employment Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wages.
Retrieved from (http://www.bls.gov/oes).
2 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Occupational Employment Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wages. Retrieved
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