What it pays
Government survey numbers — not estimates, not ads.
Half of all Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in the U.S. earn more than $109,910 a year — the middle 80% land between $59,270 and $158,890. About 23,790 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$109,910typical pay / year
23,790people in this work
$158,890+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Move1
Connect car frames to counterweights
+Connect the car frame to the counterweight travel chain and secure the bolts on the compensating chain on pit…
Connect car frames to counterweights
+Connect the car frame to the counterweight travel chain and secure the bolts on the compensating chain on pit level, check alignment with the plumb line and test travel by slowly driving the car while another tech watches the rope seating.
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Keeping the record1
Keep service records of maintenance tasks
+Complete today's service record for Building 27: list each maintenance action, parts replaced, measurements…
Keep service records of maintenance tasks
+Complete today's service record for Building 27: list each maintenance action, parts replaced, measurements taken, serial numbers, and safety checks; file it in the maintenance system and email the signed copy to facilities manager Carla Ruiz before leaving site.
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The daily work15
Report to the client on the state of the serviced lift
+Send the client a clear condition report for the serviced lift at 28 Brookside Court: list performed tests,…
Report to the client on the state of the serviced lift
+Send the client a clear condition report for the serviced lift at 28 Brookside Court: list performed tests, current faults, safety risks, parts replaced with part numbers, recommended remedial work and cost estimate, and ask for sign-off by Thursday afternoon.
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Electrical wiring plans
+Produce detailed electrical wiring drawings for the new controller installation at 42 Meridian Plaza showing…
Electrical wiring plans
+Produce detailed electrical wiring drawings for the new controller installation at 42 Meridian Plaza showing cable runs, terminal numbering, breaker sizes, and safety isolations, include a materials list and colour-coded legend so the on-site team can wire without ambiguity.
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Bolt or weld steel rails in shafts
+Secure the shaft and set up fall protection, align and tack the new guide rails, weld and bolt the rail…
Bolt or weld steel rails in shafts
+Secure the shaft and set up fall protection, align and tack the new guide rails, weld and bolt the rail splices to factory tolerances, check vertical plumb with the level, and record the measurements in the job file before removing barriers.
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Replace or repair hydraulic pistons and related parts
+De-pressurize the hydraulic system, drain and remove the defective piston assembly, install the replacement…
Replace or repair hydraulic pistons and related parts
+De-pressurize the hydraulic system, drain and remove the defective piston assembly, install the replacement piston and seals per the schematic, bleed the system to eliminate air, pressure-test to rated psi, and document readings on the job sheet.
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Set lifts into a prepared framed hoistway
+Set the car and counterweight into the framed hoistway using the spreader bars and temporary guides, level…
Set lifts into a prepared framed hoistway
+Set the car and counterweight into the framed hoistway using the spreader bars and temporary guides, level the car at door sill, fasten temporary anchors, verify clearances to guide rails and plumb, and sign off the installation checklist when stable.
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Install support assembly
+Install the support assembly under the car frame, align brackets to the mounting pattern, torque bolts to…
Install support assembly
+Install the support assembly under the car frame, align brackets to the mounting pattern, torque bolts to spec, fit vibration isolators and check load distribution, then run a slow up-and-down test to confirm no binding before final sign-off.
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Inspect the shaft and any associated electronics
+Inspect the shaft from pit to overhead, verify guide rail fastenings and clearances, test all door and…
Inspect the shaft and any associated electronics
+Inspect the shaft from pit to overhead, verify guide rail fastenings and clearances, test all door and controller interface points, check limit switches and wiring harnesses with the meter, photograph any faults and file a detailed inspection report.
The tools that do the workElevator Controls INTERACTtest lamps, ammeters, voltmetersESCO
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Read and interpret blueprints
+Read the installation blueprints for the Bank Street job, verify electrical wiring diagrams, note clearance…
Read and interpret blueprints
+Read the installation blueprints for the Bank Street job, verify electrical wiring diagrams, note clearance and hoistway dimensions, flag any conflicts with the existing shaft structure, and write a one-page list of required parts and questions for the foreman before we order anything.
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Attach guide shoes and rollers
+Attach the guide shoes and rollers on car A at 3rd Avenue tower: secure the car, torque the bolts to spec,…
Attach guide shoes and rollers
+Attach the guide shoes and rollers on car A at 3rd Avenue tower: secure the car, torque the bolts to spec, shim to eliminate binding, record final clearances and torque values, and photograph the finished assemblies for the service file.
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Cut framework and component sections
+Cut the shaft framework sections and component plates for the new machine room ramp, mark and cut to the…
Cut framework and component sections
+Cut the shaft framework sections and component plates for the new machine room ramp, mark and cut to the blueprint dimensions, deburr edges, test-fit the pieces on the floor, and list any welds or reinforcing plates needed before final installation.
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Participate in additional training to keep skills up to date.
+Sign up for the hydraulic controls refresher and the updated electrical code webinar, complete both courses…
Participate in additional training to keep skills up to date.
+Sign up for the hydraulic controls refresher and the updated electrical code webinar, complete both courses this quarter, save certificates to the training folder, and email the foreman the completion dates and any changes to our standard procedures.
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Locate malfunctions using test equipment
+Locate the stoppage on car B by isolating affected circuits, use the test lamp to confirm supply presence and…
Locate malfunctions using test equipment
+Locate the stoppage on car B by isolating affected circuits, use the test lamp to confirm supply presence and the ammeter to trace load through the controller, inspect connectors and fuses, identify the failed component, and file a fault report with replacement recommendation and downtime estimate.
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Test lamps
+enter the service visit and results for test lamps in the lobby bank, list fixture locations, bulbs replaced,…
Test lamps
+enter the service visit and results for test lamps in the lobby bank, list fixture locations, bulbs replaced, lumen checks, technician Sarah O'Neil, and attach customer signature to close the work order.
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Ammeters
+log the ammeters readings for the main drive during the PM check, include meter values at idle and full run,…
Ammeters
+log the ammeters readings for the main drive during the PM check, include meter values at idle and full run, any deviation from baseline, lead technician Maria Chen, and recommend torque check if over limit.
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Voltmeters
+enter voltmeters readings from the traction motor panel into the service sheet, include nominal and measured…
Voltmeters
+enter voltmeters readings from the traction motor panel into the service sheet, include nominal and measured voltages, who tested—Rebecca Lowe—time, and flag any under-voltage for immediate parts requisition.
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