# Elevator Mechanic jobs and career guide

Category: Electrical & Power
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/elevator-mechanic/
Also called: elevator installer, elevator technician, escalator mechanic, elevator apprentice

Elevator mechanics install, modernize and service elevators, escalators and lifts — one of the highest-paid trades.

## Typical US pay
$60k–$145k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Assemble hoistway rails, cars, cables and controllers
- Perform scheduled maintenance and safety tests
- Troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic faults
- Modernize older equipment to current code

## Key skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Hydraulics
- Rigging
- Controls
- ASME A17.1 code

## Training
4-year apprenticeship, typically through IUEC/NEIEP.

## Licensing & certifications
Many states license elevator mechanics; QEI certification for inspectors.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.