Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
SOC Code: 47-4021 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $101,317 | $125,341 | $149,344 | $173,368 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $98,301 | $123,302 | $148,283 | $173,285 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $97,261 | $122,574 | $147,888 | $173,202 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $91,915 | $118,310 | $144,706 | $171,101 |
| Modesto, CA | $90,771 | $117,042 | $143,333 | $169,603 |
| Vallejo, CA | $94,994 | $118,872 | $142,730 | $166,608 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $91,478 | $116,043 | $140,629 | $165,194 |
| Salinas, CA | $72,634 | $99,840 | $127,046 | $154,253 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $117,395 | $129,230 | $141,045 | $152,880 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $117,395 | $129,230 | $141,045 | $152,880 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Maintenance | 4.0 | |
| Repairing | 4.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 4.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.6 | |
| Installation | 3.5 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.5 | |
| Equipment Selection | 3.4 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.8 |
| Building and Construction | 3.6 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.6 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.2 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 47.5% |
| Some college | 47.1% |
| Associate's degree | 4.5% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Test newly installed equipment to ensure that it meets specifications, such as stopping at floors for set amounts of time.
- Locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems, using test equipment.
- Check that safety regulations and building codes are met, and complete service reports verifying conformance to standards.
- Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- 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.
- Inspect wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations, and alignments and clearances of cars and hoistways to ensure that equipment will operate properly.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Computerized maintenance management system CMMS Elevator Controls INTERACT Scheduling software Troubleshooting software WORLD Electronics Freedomware
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