Arizona – Construction Trades Hub
Arizona - Construction Trades Hub
Elevator constructors and mechanics assemble, install, maintain, and repair freight and passenger elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and other related equipment. In this career, they are most often employed by elevator construction and maintenance companies. They may specialize in installation, maintenance or repair.
You like machines.
You are skilled at working with your hands and small tools.
You're comfortable working in dark, confined spaces.
(technical training and on the job)
Contact the local union for more information on hourly pay, benefits, pensions, and more.
649,300
Per year to 2024 (construction & extraction occupations)*
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sometimes elevator constructors ride on the top of elevators moving at high speeds, so comfort with heights is important in this career! They can also be seen as heroes when they free people stuck in elevators.
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