A skilled tradesperson who installs, maintains, and repairs elevator and escalator equipment; the standard trade designation in North America.
Full Definition
In North America, "elevator mechanic" is the trade designation for the worker who installs, adjusts, maintains, and repairs elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and moving walkways. The role is regulated by the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) in the US and Canada. Entry typically requires a 4–5 year apprenticeship through the National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP). Elevator mechanics are licensed at state/province level in many jurisdictions. The term overlaps with "elevator technician" (more common in Europe) and "elevator constructor" (installation-focused).
