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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Tools of the Trade
Plasma Cutter
Chain Falls
Magnetic Drill
Capstan Hoist
Caliper Gauge
Multimeter
What Elevator Mechanics Love About Their Trade
New challenges every day.
Get to work alone.
Using big cool tools.
Characteristics
High Paying
Work Indoors
Not Customer Facing
Variety of Tools
Not Hard on Body
Small Teams
Outlook
Demand Forecast
High
One of the highest demand trades. Recession proof demand.
Entrepreneurship Potential
Medium
High startup cost but very high likelihood of success.
Optionality Potential
Low
This trade does not easily transition into others.