Elevator Constructors and Mechanics
Job description
These individuals install, maintain, and repair elevators, freight elevators, and escalators.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Hazardous workplaces
Main tasks
- Read and interpret plans that detail the location of system components.
- Perform pre-construction work.
- Attach the cabin frames to the counterweights with cables.
- Assemble elevator cars.
- Install and wire electrical and electronic control equipment.
- Install, adjust, and check safety devices.
- Check the operation of newly installed equipment.
- Detect system defects, disassemble defective components, and repair or replace worn parts.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks to ensure the safety of people.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
- These individuals may specialize in construction, maintenance, or repair.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2018 to 2020.- Minimum
- $26.00
- Median
- $37.00
- Maximum
- $46.00
Job prospects for 2019-2023
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Job prospects for 2019-2023
Job prospects
All of Québec
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2018
All of Québec
1,000
All of Québec
na
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- 97%
- Part time
- 3%
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage
All of Québec
Not available.
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 2399% of jobs
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NAICS 411% of jobs
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NAICS 411% of jobs
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NAICS 411% of jobs
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NAICS 411% of jobs
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Others0% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 2399% of jobs
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NAICS 411% of jobs
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NAICS 411% of jobs
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NAICS 411% of jobs
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NAICS 411% of jobs
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Others0% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
Also required
- A certificate of qualification to practise this trade or the following functions:
- Elevator Mechanic
- Lifting Platform Mechanic
- Ski Lift Mechanics
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment selection
- Monitoring operations
- Quality control analysis
- Active listening
- Critical thought
- Solving complex problems
- Operations and control
- Installation
- Result evaluation
- Active learning
- Reading comprehension
- Oral expression
- Judgment and decision-making
- Information processing
- Coordination
- Time management
Abilities
- Awareness of issues
- Oral comprehension
- Deductive reasoning
- Verbal skills
- Hand-arm stability
- Digital dexterity
- Manual dexterity
- Inductive reasoning
- Near vision
- Written comprehension
- Limb coordination
- Control accuracy
- Visualization
- Information organization
- Physical flexibility in extension
- Selective attention
- Overall balance of the body
- Written expression
- Depth perception
- Classification
- Core strength
- Colour perception and distinction
- Speech recognition
- Processing flexibility
- Reaction time
Knowledge and attributes
- Critical thinking
- Focussed on results
- Autonomy
- Sense of responsibility
- Capacity to work in a team
- Rigour
- Respect standards and regulations
- Sense of observation
- Knowledge of buildings and construction
- Knowledge of mechanics
Interests
- Work in transportation and maintenance
- Make, build, install
- Work manually
- Conduct tests and trials, control processes
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Official name of the NOC 7318
Elevator constructors and mechanics
Job titles
- Elevator Mechanics
- Elevator constructor
- Elevator installer
- Escalator mechanic (non construction)
- Elevator repairer
- Elevator adjuster
- Elevator constructor and mechanic apprentice
- Apprentice elevator mechanic
- Journeywoman elevator constructor
- Journeyman/woman elevator mechanic
- Moving walkway installer-repairer
- Escalator installer
- Dumbwaiter installer-repairer
- Escalator installer-repairer
- Elevator mechanic (non-construction)
- Elevator maintenance mechanic
- Elevator constructor-mechanic
- Elevator repair mechanic
- Escalator repairman/woman
Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
Last update: November 3, 2021
