| Updated: |
10/11/2007 |
| Description: |
This apprenticeship prepares one for the Limited Elevator Journeyman license. Elevator installers and repairers-also called elevator constructors or elevator mechanics-assemble, install, maintain and replace elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walkways, and similar equipment in new and old buildings. They also are responsible for modernizing older equipment. Elevator installers and repairers must have a thorough knowledge of electronics, electricity, and hydraulics. Elevator mechanics install electrical wires, controls, electrical components and related devices required at each floor and at the main control panel in the machine room. Installers bolt or weld together the steel frame of an elevator car at the bottom of the shaft; install the car's platform, walls, and doors; and attach guide shoes and rollers and install the outer doors and door frames at the elevator entrances on each floor.
Installers and repairers also install escalators, devices such as dumbwaiters and material lifts-which are similar to elevators in design-as well as moving walkways, stair lifts, and wheelchair lifts. Once an elevator is operating properly, it must be maintained and serviced regularly to keep it in safe working condition. Elevator installers and repairers generally do preventive maintenance-such as oiling and greasing moving parts, replacing worn parts, testing equipment with meters and gauges, and adjusting equipment for optimal performance. They also troubleshoot and may be called in to do emergency repairs. |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 460.059
OAR 918-400-0385
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| Duration: |
four years |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Most apprenticeship programs do not charge an application fee although a few charge a modest fee of up to $25. Apprentices are expected to pay tuition and for books, normally about $400 to $500 per year, although in many cases, these costs are paid by the employer or reimbursed to the apprentice by the apprenticeship committee. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Labor and Industries Bureau (BOLI) |
| Examination Information: |
Please see the Examination Information section of the Elevator Journeyman, Limited license. |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
Applicants must be 18 years of age, have graduated from high school or have obtained a GED or equivalent certificate. Local apprenticeship committees may require additional qualifications. |
| Service Links: |
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Information on apprenticeship in the Elevator Mechanic trade.
Agency Contact Information
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| Additional Information: |
General information on apprenticeship.
Information on getting started with apprenticeship. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Labor and Industries Bureau (BOLI) |
| E-mail Address: |
BOLI.MAIL@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
971-673-0761
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| Mail Address: |
Bureau of Labor and Industries
800 NE Oregon St., #32, Suite 1045
Portland, OR 97232
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| Website Information: |
http://www.boli.state.or.us/ |
