B1223 - Elevator and escalator installation

Operational Details
Elevator, escalator mechanics install, maintain, and repair freight and passenger elevator, escalators, moving walkways and other related equipment.

Activities in this industry include: interpreting blueprints to determine layout of system components, installing the machinery, equipment,. Components and necessary hardware, install and wire electronic systems, adjust safety and control devices, test to ensure all components are operational, and disassemble defective units and repair, if necessary.

Maintenance includes replacement of parts and components, adjusting valves, ratchets, seals, brake linings, and other components. Preventative programs are also implemented and spot checks are made of the installation to ensure it is functioning properly throughout its warranty period.

Service contracts are an integral part of this industry and preventative scheduled maintenance programming is important to the functioning of the elevators and escalators.

Hand tools and power tools, ladders, trouble lights, electrical testing equipment and service trucks are commonly used to carry out the work undertaken in this industry.

SIC Codes
000000096 - Elevator and escalator inst.