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Elevator Constructor

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Elevator constructors install, modify, service, and repair electric and hydraulic elevators, personnel and man hoists, moving walkways, stagelifts, escalators, and related equipment.

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  • Related School SubjectsDetails

    Math; Science; English; Physics

  • Field of StudyDetails

    Elevator constructors are employed by elevator manufacturers and independent firms that contract to install, service, and maintain elevator equipment. They are generally employed in cities where multi-storey buildings are common.

    Most elevator constructors in Alberta belong to the International Union of Elevator Constructors.

    Elevator constructors are part of the National Occupational Classification 7318: Elevator Constructors and Mechanics. In Alberta, 95 per cent of people employed in this classification work in the following industries:

    • Construction.
    • Manufacturing.
  • DutiesDetails

    Elevator Constructors:

    • Read blueprints to decide placement of cylinders, electrical connections, and other system parts.
    • Do some steel work construction, wiring, and piping.
    • Install doors and frames, guide rails.
    • Install counterweights, elevator, escalator, and walkway frames.
    • Connect elevator car frames to counterweights with cables.
    • Assemble elevator cars.
    • Wire electronic control system equipment.
    • Test and adjust equipment.
    • Figure out problems and make the necessary repairs.
    • Do regular checks to make sure equipment is operating properly and safely.
  • Working ConditionsDetails

    Location:

    • Indoors
      • Clean open areas.
      • Dirty cramped spaces.
      • New construction.
      • Renovation construction.
    • Outdoors
      • May have some outdoor work.

    Hours:

    • Flexible hours.
    • Regular Work Schedule (Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm).
    • May need to work overtime to meet deadlines.
    • May be on call over 24 hour period, or at specific times.

    Heavy Lifting:

    • Risk of injury working with heavy equipment.
    • Risk of injury from falls or electrical shocks.
  • PersonalDetails

    People working in this trade need the following characteristics:

    • Mechanical aptitude.
    • Able to work alone.
    • Works well in small crew without supervisor.
    • Able to do detailed and precise work.
    • Willing to keep up to date with technology.
  • EducationDetails

    Most employers prefer to hire high school graduates.

    To work in this trade in Alberta, at least ONE of these must be true:

    • You are a registered apprentice.
    • You are an Alberta-certified journeyperson.
    • You have a recognized related trade certificate.

    To register as an Alberta apprentice you need to have:

    • English Language Arts 20-2 or equivalent.
    • Math 20-3 or equivalent.
    • Science 10 or equivalent.
    • or able to pass the entrance exam.
    • An employer willing to train you.

    Apprenticeship term:

  • Programs OfferedDetails

    Technical training provided by the Canadian Elevator Industry Educational Program (CEIEP) is the only training presently delivered.

    For more information, visit the Technical Training Centre on the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training website.

  • AdvancementDetails

    Job Opportunities in this trade include:

    Job openings are affected by:

    • Current employment rates.
    • People leaving existing positions.
    • Creation of new positions that never existed before.
    • Size of the occupation.
    • Location in Alberta.

    Future Trends:

    • Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
  • SalaryDetails

    Journeyperson wage rates vary but generally range from $30 to $50 an hour plus benefits (2014 estimates).

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