Summary of the Trade

Elevator constructors perform the construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair of elevators, platform lifts, stairway chair lifts, escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, material lifts, and automatic transfer devices. They also perform the construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repair of automatic guided transit vehicles such as automated people movers. Individuals perform this work while working at heights, around exposed electrical contacts and moving sheaves and cables.

Workkeys Scores

Program Length

4 YEARS

What to Anticipate

Elevator installers and repairers have a physically demanding job. They sit or stand for extensive periods, lift items that can weigh 50–200 pounds, work in cramped quarters inside crawl spaces and machine rooms, and may be exposed to heights in elevator shafts. They also work in dusty and dirty places with oily and greasy equipment in hot or cold environments.

Occupations

  • Apprentice
  • Journey Worker
  • Supervisor
  • Sales
  • Manager
  • Inspector
  • Consultant

Contact Information

Elevator Construction Local Union No 36

Contact Person: Jordan Miller, Area Coordinator Region 10 NEIEP
Phone: 517-667-0898
Email: JLMiller@neiep.org
Address: 322 S Jefferson St, Suite 203, Mason, MI 48854

Requirements

  • Written Exam
  • Reliable travel
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Pass a drug test
  • 18+ years
  • Valid Driver’s License

Required Documents

  • High School Diploma/College Diploma / DD21
  • Valid Driver’s License or Valid State Identification