Construction

Elevator Installer and Repairer

Elevator installers and repairers assemble, install, maintain, and repair elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and specialized lifts. Florida — with its high-rise condominiums, major theme park complexes, and busy hospital sector — has a location quotient 55% above average for elevator mechanics. Florida's licensing requirement through the Bureau of Elevator Safety is among the most stringent in the Southeast.

FL Median Salary

$87,070

Entry Salary

$51,960

Experienced

$138,910

FL Growth

N/A

Requirements & Training

Credential: FL Certificate of Competency (CC) + Certified Elevator Technician (CET) annual registration; 4 years experience + FL exam or DOL-registered apprenticeship
Florida license required: Yes (FL DBPR — Bureau of Elevator Safety (Division of Hotels and Restaurants))

Career Path

Apprentice Elevator Mechanic
Journeyman (CET licensed)
Senior Mechanic
Foreman
Superintendent
Regional Manager

Top Florida Employers

KONEOtis ElevatorSchindler ElevatorTK ElevatorFujitecDelaware ElevatorMiami/Tampa/Orlando building service companies

Related Programs

Elevator Technology Certificate
Electrical Technology AS
Building Systems Technology