Job description Escalator Installer-repairer in Nova Scotia

Find out what work is like for an escalator installer-repairer in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Elevator constructors and mechanics (NOC 72406).

Elevator constructors and mechanics

Description

Elevator constructors and mechanics assemble, install, maintain and repair freight and passenger elevators, escalators, moving walkways and other related equipment. They are employed by elevator construction and maintenance companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Work week duration

Elevator constructors and mechanics usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Elevator constructors and mechanics have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Read and interpret blueprints to determine layout of system components
  • Perform preparatory construction work including steel work, wiring and piping
  • Install elevators, escalators, moving walkways, dumbwaiters and related equipment according to specifications
  • Connect car frames to counterweights with cables and assemble elevator cars
  • Install and wire electric and electronic control system devices
  • Install, test and adjust safety control devices
  • Test operation of newly installed equipment
  • Troubleshoot electrical or mechanical systems failures
  • Disassemble defective units and repair or replace worn or suspect parts
  • Adjust valves, ratchets, seals, brake linings and other components
  • Carry out preventative maintenance programs to ensure public safety.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Standing
  • Bending or twisting the body
  • Handling material manually
  • Climbing
  • Walking and running

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Elevator constructors and mechanics are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Elevator construction and maintenance companies

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • High places
  • Hazardous conditions
  • Hazardous equipment, machinery, tools
  • Standard safety equipment
  • Sound and noise
  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Indoors, not environmentally controlled
  • In an enclosed vehicle or equipment
  • Extremely bright or inadequate lighting

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 72406), and a list of similar occupations:

  • elevator constructor
  • elevator mechanic
  • elevator mechanic apprentice
  • escalator repairer

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Similar occupations

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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