Elevator Installers and Repairers

Employers

Approximately 24,400 elevator installers and repairers are employed in the United States and contractors specializing in work with elevators employ the majority. Other elevator installers and repairers work for one of the more than 60 large elevator manufacturers such as Otis Elevator Company or TK Elevator Corporation, for government agencies, or for small, local elevator maintenance contractors. Some larger institutions (such as hospitals, which run 24 hours a day) employ their own elevator maintenance and repair crews. Few elevator installers and repairers are self employed.

Starting Out

If you are seeking information about trainee positions in this field, you can contact the National Elevator Industry Educational Program or the International Union of Elevator Constructors for details. The local office of your state's employment service may also be a source of information and job leads. Contacting elevator repair companies directly about job openings is another good job-search strategy.