The average pay for an Elevator Mechanic is $33.36 per hour.
The average pay for an Elevator Mechanic is $77,806 per year.
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Job Description for Elevator Mechanic
Elevator mechanics are responsible for repairing elevators when they are out of service and carrying out routine maintenance in order to prevent breakdowns from occurring, as well as replacing parts of elevators when necessary. The ability to use hand and power tools is important, and the job may occasionally involve high pressure in emergency situations. Strong problem-solving skills are also important in order to identify and troubleshoot problems, such as in brakes, switches, motors, or electronic control systems. Adjustments should be made so that the elevator runs smoothly, and once repaired, the mechanic must test it to ensure it is fully repaired.
Read More...- Perform repairs and maintenance on elevators, escalators, dumb waiters and lifts.
- Provide supervisor with repair, inspection test and preventative maintenance reports.
- Operate tools and equipment common to the elevator trade, such as voltammeter, amp probe, meggars, tachometer, and more.
- Respond to call-back/trouble calls in a timely manner, and restore equipment to a safe operating condition.
- Inspect and perform scheduled preventative maintenance in elevators, escalators, lifts, and related components.
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Popular Skills for Elevator Mechanic
Elevator Mechanics only report a few specific skills. Most notably, skills in Systems Troubleshooting, Electronic Troubleshooting, Mechanical Tool Repair, and Equipment Maintenance are correlated to pay that is above average. At the other end of the pay range are skills like Equipment Maintenance and Mechanical Tool Repair. Most people experienced in Electronic Troubleshooting also know Equipment Maintenance.
Pay by Experience Level for Elevator Mechanic
Pay by Experience for an Elevator Mechanic has a positive trend. An entry-level Elevator Mechanic with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $52,000 based on 163 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. An Elevator Mechanic with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $72,000 based on 103 salaries. An experienced Elevator Mechanic which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $83,000 based on 150 salaries. An Elevator Mechanic with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $96,000 based on 86 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
For Elevator Mechanics, Chicago provides a pay rate that is 42 percent greater than the national average. Elevator Mechanics will also find cushy salaries in San Francisco (+33 percent), Seattle (+25 percent), Washington (+21 percent), and Minneapolis (+17 percent). Place of residence plays a huge part in an Elevator Mechanic's salary, with Miami Elevator Mechanics earning salaries that are 29 percent less than the national average. Employers also pay below the national average in Houston (8 percent lower) and New York (1 percent lower).
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