Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers
Code: 47-4021.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Elevator Adjuster
Elevator Constructor
Elevator Installer
Elevator Mechanic
Elevator Repair and Maintenance Technician (Elevator Repair and Maintenance Tech)
Elevator Service Mechanic
Elevator Service Technician (Elevator Service Tech)
Elevator Serviceman
Elevator Technician (Elevator Tech)
Elevator Troubleshooter
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Analytical or scientific software
Elevator Controls INTERACT
WORLD Electronics Freedomware
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
building and construction
Business
customer service
management
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
use rules to solve problems
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Perseverance
Stress Tolerance
Frequently Asked Questions About Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers
Salaries for a Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers include: Microsoft Excel, Elevator Controls INTERACT, WORLD Electronics Freedomware, Microsoft Outlook. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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