What it pays
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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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Keeping the record4
Install electrical wires and controls
+Install the new control panel wiring and safety interlocks at 142 Main Street, tie into the building mains,…
Install electrical wires and controls
+Install the new control panel wiring and safety interlocks at 142 Main Street, tie into the building mains, label each conductor per the wiring diagram, torque all terminals to spec, test control voltages and lock out before leaving.
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Assemble elevator cars and components
+Assemble the car frame, door operators, guide shoes and governor at 142 Main Street, fit and torque all…
Assemble elevator cars and components
+Assemble the car frame, door operators, guide shoes and governor at 142 Main Street, fit and torque all fasteners per the assembly drawings, align door tracks, bench-test the door operation and report any misfit before hoist installation.
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Connect car frames to counterweights
+Secure the car frame to the counterweight with rated shackles and adjust the suspension ropes to the…
Connect car frames to counterweights
+Secure the car frame to the counterweight with rated shackles and adjust the suspension ropes to the specified tension and alignment, verify equal travel and no binding across full stroke before releasing rigging.
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Keep service records of maintenance tasks
+Log today's inspection and all work performed on Unit 5: lubrication, brake check, controller firmware…
Keep service records of maintenance tasks
+Log today's inspection and all work performed on Unit 5: lubrication, brake check, controller firmware update, replaced sensor A, and parts used; include hours, serial numbers, and next service due then file to the building record.
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Fixing1
Replace worn or damaged elevator parts
+Remove the worn hoisting rope and faulty guide shoe on Unit 5, fit OEM replacement rope and shoes, re-tension…
Replace worn or damaged elevator parts
+Remove the worn hoisting rope and faulty guide shoe on Unit 5, fit OEM replacement rope and shoes, re-tension and align, test-run under no-load then full-load, and note parts' serials and torque settings in the job report.
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The daily work11
Read and interpret blueprints
+Read the architectural and electrical drawings for the new shaft, mark the car and counterweight wiring, note…
Read and interpret blueprints
+Read the architectural and electrical drawings for the new shaft, mark the car and counterweight wiring, note clearances and safety interlocks, call procurement if any part numbers on the diagrams are missing, then update the job file before starting work tomorrow.
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Attach guide shoes and rollers
+Fit the guide shoes and rollers on the car frame, torque the fasteners to spec, adjust lateral clearance so…
Attach guide shoes and rollers
+Fit the guide shoes and rollers on the car frame, torque the fasteners to spec, adjust lateral clearance so the car runs true, verify smooth travel by hand and record the measurements in the job sheet before releasing the shaft.
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Cut framework and component sections
+Cut the steel framework and component sections to the dimensions on the installation drawings, deburr and…
Cut framework and component sections
+Cut the steel framework and component sections to the dimensions on the installation drawings, deburr and finish cut edges for safe handling, tag each piece with its location, and photograph them into the job folder for the fitter.
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Participate in additional training to keep skills up to date.
+Book and attend the three-hour refresher on lift controller wiring and safety procedures next Thursday,…
Participate in additional training to keep skills up to date.
+Book and attend the three-hour refresher on lift controller wiring and safety procedures next Thursday, complete the online assessment, and upload the certificate and notes to the training record after passing.
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Test newly installed equipment
+Power up the newly installed controller and drive, follow the manufacturer commissioning checklist, measure…
Test newly installed equipment
+Power up the newly installed controller and drive, follow the manufacturer commissioning checklist, measure voltage and current under no-load and nominal load with the ammeter and voltmeter, log readings, and confirm all safety stops engage before handing to operations.
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Report to the client on the state of the serviced lift
+Write a clear service report for Building Manager Lisa Chen summarising the serviced passenger lift at Main…
Report to the client on the state of the serviced lift
+Write a clear service report for Building Manager Lisa Chen summarising the serviced passenger lift at Main Street: list inspections completed, faults found and repaired, remaining issues with risk level, safety checks passed, time on site, parts used, and recommended follow-up within 30 days.
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Electrical wiring plans
+Produce a single-line electrical wiring diagram and parts list for the renovated goods lift controller at 12…
Electrical wiring plans
+Produce a single-line electrical wiring diagram and parts list for the renovated goods lift controller at 12 Harper Road showing cable types, conductor colours, terminal numbering, protective device ratings, and two installation notes for on-site contractors.
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Bolt or weld steel rails in shafts
+Bolt and weld the misaligned guide rails in shaft B, clamp and shim each rail to plumb, tack weld at three…
Bolt or weld steel rails in shafts
+Bolt and weld the misaligned guide rails in shaft B, clamp and shim each rail to plumb, tack weld at three points, full weld per manufacturer pattern, recheck runout and fastener torque, then remove barriers and update the job card with measurements and photos before end of shift.
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Set lifts into a prepared framed hoistway
+Set the car and counterweight into the prepared framed hoistway, align skids and guide shoes to plumb, secure…
Set lifts into a prepared framed hoistway
+Set the car and counterweight into the prepared framed hoistway, align skids and guide shoes to plumb, secure temporary supports, confirm clearance with the pit and overhead, run a slow travel test for smooth motion, then release temporary anchors and record final clearances and photos.
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Install support assembly
+Install the main support assembly at the machine room header, torque anchor bolts to spec, fit vibration…
Install support assembly
+Install the main support assembly at the machine room header, torque anchor bolts to spec, fit vibration isolators, connect the safety cables and grounding conductor, verify alignment with the controller mounting points, and file the torque sheet and completion notes to the job file.
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Test lamps
+record the service details for test lamps on floors 2 through 6, include lamp types, measurements,…
Test lamps
+record the service details for test lamps on floors 2 through 6, include lamp types, measurements, replacement part numbers, technician Luis Vega, and schedule follow-up if any failures exceed tolerance.
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