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Elevator & Escalator Technician

An elevator and escalator technician is a skilled professional who installs, maintains, and repairs vertical transportation systems in buildings. They assemble and ensure the proper functioning of elevators and escalators, contributing to safe and efficient vertical mobility within structures.

Avg pay/year

low

Apprentice

$47,850

med

Journeyman

$99,000

high

Master

$135,130

Months apprentice

48

Number of jobs

25,100

Projected Yearly Job Openings

2,100

Figures based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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General Elevator & Escalator Technician

A general elevator and escalator constructor is a professional skilled in installing, maintaining, and repairing vertical transportation systems, ensuring their safe and efficient operation in various buildings and structures.

Elevator & Escalator Maintenance Technician

An elevator and escalator maintenance technician specializes in servicing and repairing vertical transportation systems. They conduct routine inspections, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the ongoing functionality, safety, and reliability of elevators and escalators in buildings.

Hydraulic Elevator Technician

A hydraulic elevator constructor is a specialist in installing, maintaining, and repairing hydraulic elevator systems. They work on the hydraulic components, ensuring the smooth and safe vertical transportation of people and goods within buildings.

Traction Elevator Technician

A traction elevator constructor specializes in installing, maintaining, and repairing traction elevator systems. They focus on the mechanical components that use cables and counterweights to provide vertical transportation within buildings, ensuring safety and efficiency.

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