Becoming an Elevator Mechanic in Jackson, Mississippi
Overview
On a daily basis, Elevator Technicians 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.
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$40,000/yr in Mississippi
$40,000/yr in Mississippi
Tools of the Trade
What Elevator Mechanics Love About Their Trade
Characteristics
High Paying
Work Indoors
Not Customer Facing
Variety of Tools
Not Hard on Body
Small Teams
Outlook
Demand ForecastHigh
One of the highest demand trades. Recession proof demand.
Entrepreneurship Potential Medium
High startup cost but very high likelihood of success.
Optionality PotentialLow
This trade does not easily transition into others.