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Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

SOC 47-4021.00Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and leadership of elevator, escalator, and moving-walkway systems across residential, commercial, and institutional construction and facilities environments.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Hand tools and basic power tools — identify and use under direct supervision during elevator component assembly on a commercial job site.
  2. Wiring connections and control panel hookups — inspect under journeyman guidance to verify correct installation in a new elevator system.
  3. Test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters — select and apply under supervision to perform basic electrical checks on elevator circuits.
  4. Safety regulations and building codes — recognize and reference under direction when preparing service reports on an active installation site.
  5. Blueprints and schematic diagrams — read and interpret with guidance to identify layout of system components and foundation requirements.
  6. Steel cables and car frames — assist in connecting to counterweights under close supervision during a structured apprenticeship installation.
  7. Door installations and hoistway clearances — observe and record alignment measurements under a lead installer's direction.
  8. Elevator and escalator components such as locks, gears, and seals — identify and distinguish by function during supervised disassembly exercises.
  9. Oral instructions and technical briefings from lead mechanics — listen actively and follow step-by-step to complete assigned installation subtasks.
  10. Basic maintenance schedules and work orders — read and carry out routine tasks under direction on residential and light-commercial elevator units.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Elevator assemblies including car frames, counterweights, and guide rails — install and align with limited oversight on mid-rise commercial projects.
  2. Brakes, motors, and switches — locate malfunctions using test equipment and standard troubleshooting procedures in routine service calls.
  3. Safety controls and door mechanisms — adjust and calibrate independently to meet code tolerances on established elevator systems.
  4. Defective units — disassemble and repair or replace components such as cables, gears, and brake linings following manufacturer specifications.
  5. Service reports and conformance checklists — complete accurately to verify compliance with safety regulations and local building codes.
  6. Escalator and moving sidewalk drive components — maintain and service on a routine schedule, adapting procedures to equipment age and condition.
  7. Control panel wiring and signal systems — test and correct connections with reduced supervision during periodic inspections at commercial facilities.
  8. Counterweights and valves — adjust using appropriate hand and power tools, referencing blueprint details to confirm correct specification.
  9. Facilities management software and scheduling tools — use to log work orders, track maintenance intervals, and coordinate with building managers.
  10. Hydraulic seals and ratchet mechanisms — inspect, assess wear, and replace as needed during planned preventive maintenance visits.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex elevator and escalator systems — assemble, install, and commission autonomously across full project scope on high-rise commercial and institutional sites.
  2. Intermittent or non-routine malfunctions in control systems, signal networks, and drive motors — diagnose independently using analytical software and precision test instruments.
  3. Wiring schematics, load calculations, and engineering drawings — interpret and apply without assistance to resolve installation conflicts and optimize system layout.
  4. Safety control adjustments including governor assemblies and emergency brake systems — perform and verify to strict code tolerances with no oversight required.
  5. Multi-trade installation sequences — coordinate and integrate elevator work within broader construction timelines, managing interface with electrical and structural contractors.
  6. Non-standard or legacy elevator equipment — evaluate condition, develop repair strategies, and execute complex part replacements under variable site conditions.
  7. Quality control inspections of completed installations — conduct systematically, identifying deficiencies and directing corrective action before final acceptance.
  8. Apprentices and helpers on active job sites — mentor and coach on technical procedures, code requirements, and safe working practices during daily work.
  9. Critical system failures during high-occupancy building operations — respond, troubleshoot, and restore service efficiently while managing occupant safety.
  10. Technical service documentation and conformance reports — produce with precision, ensuring records satisfy regulatory authority and liability requirements.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Company-wide installation and maintenance standards — develop, document, and enforce across multiple crews and project sites to ensure consistent quality and code compliance.
  2. Workforce competency programs for elevator mechanics — design and lead apprenticeship and continuing-education curricula aligned with union and licensing requirements.
  3. Large-scale modernization and new-construction projects — oversee full lifecycle from blueprint review and equipment selection through commissioning and final inspection.
  4. Organizational safety culture and regulatory compliance strategy — establish and drive, integrating building code updates and OSHA requirements into field operations.
  5. Technical escalations involving novel system failures or design anomalies — resolve by applying deep systems-analysis expertise and directing cross-functional investigation teams.
  6. Facilities management and analytical software platforms — evaluate, select, and implement at organizational level to improve maintenance scheduling and performance tracking.
  7. Vendor and manufacturer relationships — manage strategically to negotiate equipment specifications, secure preferred-pricing agreements, and influence product development priorities.
  8. Field supervisors and project managers — mentor and develop, building organizational leadership capacity and succession depth across the construction and maintenance divisions.
  9. Capital investment proposals for major equipment upgrades or fleet replacements — author and present to executive leadership with supporting engineering and financial analysis.
  10. Industry standards bodies and code committees — represent the organization, contributing occupational expertise to shape regulatory updates that affect elevator and escalator safety nationwide.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.
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How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted fault lookup — queries AI tools to cross-reference error codes and symptom descriptions against known elevator and escalator failure patterns, then confirms findings through physical inspection before acting Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Diagnostic pre-screening — enters observed symptoms, test-meter readings, and component histories into an AI assistant to generate a ranked list of probable malfunctions in brakes, motors, and control systems, then verifies each candidate using on-site test equipment Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Maintenance documentation drafting — delegates the initial write-up of service reports and code-compliance checklists to an AI tool using technician notes, then reviews and certifies accuracy before submission WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Troubleshooting workflow direction — directs an AI assistant through a structured diagnostic sequence for complex control-panel and wiring faults, supplying measured voltage and continuity data at each step while retaining judgment over the final repair decision Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Code and regulation cross-check — uses an AI tool to scan applicable building codes and safety regulations against planned installation or repair parameters, identifying discrepancies for the technician to resolve before sign-off WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Parts identification and sourcing support — describes defective components to an AI assistant to retrieve specification sheets, compatible replacements, and torque or clearance tolerances, then validates selections against OEM documentation.
Advanced
  1. Predictive maintenance integration — synthesizes AI-generated trend analyses of operations-monitoring data (load cycles, door-cycle counts, motor current draws) with hands-on equipment assessments to schedule proactive interventions before failure occurs Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI tool evaluation and workflow design — assesses the automation feasibility of each diagnostic and inspection task, assigns appropriate AI assistance or full human ownership based on safety criticality and the Q3 upskilling window, and establishes site-level protocols for junior technicians to follow Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Training and knowledge transfer — designs AI-assisted troubleshooting guides for apprentices that pair AI-generated decision trees with annotated real-fault case histories, ensuring trainees understand where AI output requires physical verification Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Troubleshooting
Score: 62.1 / 100
Quadrant: Q3_upskilling_window
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Technology Use, Monitoring and Control
technology_use_monitoring_control
Sources:Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication10 statements
Emerging
  1. Service report basics — documents completed inspection findings using standardized forms and field terminology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Verbal status updates — relays equipment condition and repair progress to supervisors using trade-specific language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Customer defect reporting — explains observed malfunctions and planned corrective actions to building managers in plain language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Blueprint clarification — asks targeted questions of engineers or project leads to resolve ambiguities in wiring diagrams and layout drawings O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Team coordination — communicates hoistway access schedules and safety holds to co-workers and general contractors during multi-trade installations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Compliance documentation — authors detailed service reports verifying conformance to safety regulations and building codes with precise technical language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Malfunction briefings — delivers structured verbal summaries of brake, motor, or control system failures to building engineers and service dispatchers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-trade communication — coordinates elevator shaft access, electrical rough-in, and concrete tolerances with electricians and general contractors using construction vocabulary O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Technical mentorship communication — coaches apprentices through wiring schematics and blueprint interpretation, adjusting explanation depth to trainee comprehension level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory presentation — presents inspection findings and code compliance status to building owners, inspectors, and safety authorities in formal written and verbal formats Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership9 statements
Emerging
  1. Personal task ownership — completes assigned installation or repair segments without requiring repeated direction from journey-level mechanics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Safety initiative — identifies and verbally flags an unsafe hoistway condition to the lead mechanic before work begins Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Job-site sequencing — organizes personal tool staging, parts layout, and testing sequence to keep installation milestones on schedule Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Apprentice guidance — demonstrates proper cable tensioning or door alignment technique to a helper, offering corrective feedback during the task Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Lead mechanic responsibility — directs a two- or three-person crew through a full elevator installation from pit work to final acceptance testing, assigning tasks matched to skill level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Code compliance leadership — holds work stoppage authority when inspection reveals a safety regulation violation, documenting findings and coordinating correction O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Schedule accountability — manages parts procurement, subcontractor coordination, and inspection scheduling to deliver a modernization project within contracted timelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Workforce development leadership — designs on-the-job training progressions for apprentices across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system modules, tracking competency milestones Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational safety leadership — leads pre-job hazard analysis sessions for complex pit and overhead work scenarios, setting crew-wide safety norms and accountability standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Skill gap awareness — identifies personal knowledge limits in electronic control systems and seeks guidance before attempting unfamiliar wiring tasks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Task reflection — reviews a completed repair to confirm all adjustment steps were performed in the correct sequence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Diagnostic self-monitoring — pauses during a troubleshooting sequence to assess whether the current test approach is yielding useful data or needs to be revised Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy selection — chooses between hands-on practice, schematic study, or peer consultation based on the type of unfamiliar control system encountered Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Error pattern recognition — identifies recurring personal mistakes in counterweight cable tensioning or brake adjustment and deliberately modifies technique to eliminate them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Complexity calibration — assesses the full scope of a modernization job before starting to allocate time, tools, and assistance realistically against actual skill level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Reflective practice modeling — documents lessons learned from a difficult hydraulic system failure and shares the structured analysis with the broader service team to build collective knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Metacognitive coaching — guides apprentices to articulate their own reasoning during troubleshooting exercises, helping them distinguish systematic diagnosis from guesswork Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking10 statements
Emerging
  1. Symptom observation — gathers initial evidence about an elevator malfunction by observing car behavior, listening for unusual sounds, and noting error code displays before touching components Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Blueprint reading — interprets wiring diagrams to trace a circuit path and identify which components are in the fault loop O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Differential diagnosis — systematically eliminates possible causes of a door misalignment by testing mechanical clearances, limit switch positions, and motor drive output sequentially Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Code standard evaluation — compares measured safety clearances against applicable ASME A17.1 requirements to determine whether equipment passes or requires adjustment O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Risk assessment — evaluates whether a newly identified wiring defect presents an immediate safety hazard requiring shutdown or a monitored condition allowing continued operation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Intermittent fault analysis — isolates an intermittent brake or signal malfunction by analyzing test equipment readings across multiple operating cycles and environmental conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Root cause determination — distinguishes between a failed component and a systemic installation error as the underlying cause of repeated equipment failures, informing durable corrective action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Quality control judgment — evaluates whether a completed installation meets all alignment, leveling, and operational performance standards before releasing the unit for public use O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. System-level failure analysis — analyzes a complex interaction between hydraulic pressure regulation, safety valve calibration, and controller logic to identify a non-obvious failure cascade Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Code interpretation leadership — applies reasoned judgment to novel construction configurations not explicitly addressed in building codes, producing a documented technical justification for the adopted solution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Tool and materials support — assists journey-level mechanics by staging parts, holding components during assembly, and maintaining an organized work area in the hoistway Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Safety-hold compliance — responds promptly and without argument to a co-worker's call for a lockout or tagout during shared electrical work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Two-person lift coordination — executes counterweight and car frame assembly tasks that require precise timing and communication with a partner mechanic Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-trade coordination — negotiates equipment access windows with electricians and concrete crews on a construction site to avoid scheduling conflicts in the elevator shaft Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Crew-based installation execution — contributes specialized expertise in electrical wiring while a partner handles mechanical alignment, integrating both workstreams to meet a unit completion deadline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Inspection collaboration — works alongside a third-party safety inspector during acceptance testing, sharing documentation and demonstrating system functions cooperatively O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Dispatcher and field team integration — coordinates in real time with remote dispatch to sequence emergency service calls, share diagnostic findings, and request parts support Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Multi-crew project integration — aligns work plans across multiple mechanic crews on a high-rise installation project, resolving inter-crew dependencies in pit work, machine room wiring, and floor-by-floor leveling Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Customer and stakeholder partnership — builds a sustained collaborative relationship with a building facilities team to co-develop a preventive maintenance schedule that minimizes tenant disruption Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Accurate self-reporting — honestly reports the results of a test or inspection, including findings that indicate rework is needed, without omitting unfavorable data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Tool and site accountability — returns borrowed tools, secures the hoistway upon departure, and reports any job-site damage promptly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Code-first decision making — chooses compliance with ASME A17.1 safety standards over a faster or more convenient installation shortcut when the two are in conflict Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional conduct — maintains respectful interactions with building occupants, inspectors, and contractors even under schedule pressure or when receiving criticism Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Safety reporting integrity — completes and submits service conformance reports that accurately reflect equipment condition, knowing that falsification creates public safety risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ownership of errors — identifies a personal installation mistake, discloses it to the lead mechanic, and participates fully in the corrective repair without deflecting responsibility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Confidentiality and professionalism — handles building access credentials and tenant information obtained during service calls with appropriate discretion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical escalation — escalates a pattern of documentation falsification or code-circumvention observed in a work group to appropriate supervisory or regulatory channels, accepting the professional risk of doing so Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Character modeling — demonstrates consistent professional integrity across high-pressure modernization deadlines, setting a visible standard that influences team norms and apprentice behavior Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity8 statements
Emerging
  1. Improvised tooling — adapts available hand tools to access a fastener in a confined pit location when the standard tool cannot reach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Alternative diagnostic approach — tries a secondary test method when the primary instrument reading is inconclusive for a control system fault Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Custom fit solutions — devises a non-standard bracket or shim configuration to mount a replacement component in a shaft that does not match original specifications due to building settling Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Repair sequencing innovation — reorganizes the order of disassembly and reassembly steps for a worn gear replacement to reduce total downtime in a high-traffic building Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Retrofit design problem-solving — engineers a workable installation layout for a modernized control system in a machine room with spatial constraints not anticipated in the original plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic tool adaptation — applies a testing instrument originally designed for one system type to gather useful data on an unfamiliar proprietary controller Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Process improvement innovation — develops an improved pre-wiring and labeling protocol for control panel installation that reduces connection errors and speeds up acceptance testing across the team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Novel fault isolation technique — invents a field diagnostic procedure for a recurring intermittent fault type that becomes adopted as a standard troubleshooting step by the service department Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Technology openness — approaches unfamiliar solid-state elevator controllers with curiosity rather than avoidance, studying wiring diagrams before requesting assistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback acceptance — receives corrective instruction on brake adjustment technique from a journey-level mechanic and immediately applies the correction without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Skill stretch pursuit — volunteers for a hydraulic system installation assignment despite limited prior experience with that system type, treating it as a deliberate learning opportunity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback recovery — returns to a troubleshooting problem after an initial diagnosis proves incorrect, reassessing test data without abandoning the systematic approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuing education commitment — completes union apprenticeship upgrade coursework in electronic control systems to maintain pace with industry technological change Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Code update integration — proactively studies newly adopted ASME or local building code amendments and adjusts field practices before the next inspection cycle Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Effort-to-mastery orientation — invests additional practice hours in rope splicing or cable tensioning until personal technique meets journey-level accuracy standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Change leadership — advocates for and personally models adoption of updated installation methods following a manufacturer's revised technical bulletin, helping resistant crew members understand the rationale Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Lifelong learning culture — establishes team-level habits such as post-job debriefs and shared technical bulletins that normalize continuous skill development across the entire service group Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Pre-task focus — reviews the work order, confirms lockout/tagout status, and mentally walks through the procedure before beginning work in a confined hoistway Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Distraction management — maintains concentration on live voltage testing despite background construction noise and time pressure from building management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Fatigue self-awareness — recognizes personal signs of attention decline during extended overhead work and requests a brief rotation or rest before error risk increases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation under pressure — manages frustration during a prolonged intermittent fault diagnosis without rushing to a premature conclusion or skipping test steps Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Hazard present-moment awareness — maintains continuous situational awareness of moving counterweights, open hoistway edges, and electrical exposure points throughout an active installation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional inspection practice — slows pace during final alignment and clearance checks to ensure each measurement is taken deliberately rather than assumed from prior readings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Customer interaction composure — remains calm and empathetic when responding to a building manager who is agitated about extended equipment downtime during an emergency repair Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Team mindfulness facilitation — leads a pre-shift safety briefing that grounds the crew in present-moment hazard awareness before complex pit or overhead work, reducing inattention-related incidents Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. High-stakes composure — maintains methodical, step-by-step diagnostic and repair execution during a rescue call with a passenger trapped in a stalled car, preventing escalation through regulated focus Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Physical environment tolerance — performs installation tasks in cramped elevator pits, at heights, and in extreme temperature machine rooms without abandoning assigned work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Persistence through complexity — continues working through a multi-step brake adjustment procedure that requires repeated trial-and-measurement cycles before achieving specified tolerance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Deadline pressure resilience — sustains quality workmanship during a high-priority modernization push that requires extended daily hours over multiple weeks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Ambiguity tolerance — continues diagnosing a fault with incomplete wiring documentation, using available test instruments and logical inference rather than stopping work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Emergency call endurance — responds to and resolves an escalator entrapment or elevator failure outside normal hours, maintaining composure and technical precision under public safety urgency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained precision under fatigue — maintains accurate measurement and adjustment standards during the final phases of a multi-day installation despite accumulated physical fatigue Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory challenge persistence — pursues re-inspection and corrective action on a failed acceptance test without deflecting blame, seeing the process through to final approval Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Prolonged adversity leadership — maintains crew morale and technical standards through a months-long high-rise installation project marked by design changes, material delays, and repeated inspection revisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous safety intervention — refuses to authorize return-to-service for an elevator that fails safety validation despite significant client pressure to expedite reopening, standing firm until full compliance is achieved Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Elevator Constructor · Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Technician (Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Tech) · Accessibility Lift Technician (Accessibility Lift Tech) · Building Serviceman · Contract Serviceman · Elevator Adjuster · Elevator Builder · Elevator Erector · Elevator Examiner · Elevator Installation Worker · Elevator Installer · Elevator Lift Technician (Elevator Lift Tech)
RAPIDS apprenticeships
0027 · Elevator Constructor
O*NET skills
TroubleshootingRepairingEquipment MaintenanceOperations MonitoringCritical ThinkingInstallationQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingEquipment SelectionActive ListeningOperation and ControlReading ComprehensionActive LearningMonitoringSystems AnalysisTime ManagementSpeakingCoordinationSystems Evaluation
Knowledge domains
MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceBuilding and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageAdministration and Management
Abilities
Problem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityOral ComprehensionArm-Hand SteadinessInductive ReasoningNear VisionFinger DexterityInformation OrderingExtent Flexibility
Work styles
Attention to DetailDependabilityCautiousnessIntegrityPerseveranceStress Tolerance
Technology
Facilities management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing softwareCalendar and scheduling software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Inspect wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations, and alignments and clearances of cars and hoistways to ensure that equipment will operate properly.
  2. Assemble, install, repair, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, and dumbwaiters, using hand and power tools, and testing devices such as test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters.
  3. Disassemble defective units, and repair or replace parts such as locks, gears, cables, and electric wiring.
  4. Check that safety regulations and building codes are met, and complete service reports verifying conformance to standards.
  5. Locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems, using test equipment.
  6. Adjust safety controls, counterweights, door mechanisms, and components such as valves, ratchets, seals, and brake linings.
  7. Read and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of system components, frameworks, and foundations, and to select installation equipment.
  8. Connect car frames to counterweights, using steel cables.
CIP education codes
47.0303

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