[Core] [55% incumbents] Inspect wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations, and alignments and clearances of cars and hoistways to ensure that equipment will operate properly.
  DWAs: Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Disassemble defective units, and repair or replace parts such as locks, gears, cables, and electric wiring.
  DWAs: Maintain mechanical equipment. | Repair electrical equipment.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems, using test equipment.
  DWAs: Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement. | Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Adjust safety controls, counterweights, door mechanisms, and components such as valves, ratchets, seals, and brake linings.
  DWAs: Maintain mechanical equipment.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Read and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of system components, frameworks, and foundations, and to select installation equipment.
  DWAs: Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
  DWAs: Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Test newly installed equipment to ensure that it meets specifications, such as stopping at floors for set amounts of time.
  DWAs: Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Participate in additional training to keep skills up to date.
  DWAs: Update job related knowledge or skills.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Install electrical wires and controls by attaching conduit along shaft walls from floor to floor and pulling plastic-covered wires through the conduit.
  DWAs: Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | Thread wire or cable through ducts or conduits.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Attach guide shoes and rollers to minimize the lateral motion of cars as they travel through shafts.
  DWAs: Assemble products or production equipment.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Install outer doors and door frames at elevator entrances on each floor of a structure.
  DWAs: Install metal structural components.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Assemble elevator cars, installing each car's platform, walls, and doors.
  DWAs: Assemble products or production equipment.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Assemble, install, repair, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, and dumbwaiters, using hand and power tools, and testing devices such as test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters.
  DWAs: Assemble products or production equipment. | Maintain mechanical equipment.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Connect car frames to counterweights, using steel cables.
  DWAs: Assemble products or production equipment.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Maintain log books that detail all repairs and checks performed.
  DWAs: Record operational or environmental data.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Operate elevators to determine power demands, and test power consumption to detect overload factors.
  DWAs: Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation. | Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Bolt or weld steel rails to the walls of shafts to guide elevators, working from scaffolding or platforms.
  DWAs: Install metal structural components. | Weld metal components.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Assemble electrically powered stairs, steel frameworks, and tracks, and install associated motors and electrical wiring.
  DWAs: Assemble products or production equipment. | Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Check that safety regulations and building codes are met, and complete service reports verifying conformance to standards.
  DWAs: Evaluate construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations. | Prepare operational reports.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Cut prefabricated sections of framework, rails, and other components to specified dimensions.
  DWAs: Cut metal components for installation.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.33 lvl:5.19) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.77 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Building and Construction (imp:3.65 lvl:4.44) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.57 lvl:4.27) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.40 lvl:3.60) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:3.25 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.17 lvl:3.94) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  English Language (imp:3.12 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:3.06 lvl:3.76) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Design (imp:2.96 lvl:3.87) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administrative (imp:2.93 lvl:3.14) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:2.91 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Physics (imp:2.82 lvl:3.81) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Transportation (imp:2.71 lvl:2.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Telecommunications (imp:2.68 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Law and Government (imp:2.50 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.49 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.45 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Chemistry (imp:2.42 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Production and Processing (imp:2.31 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.86 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.81 lvl:1.38) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Geography (imp:1.78 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Psychology (imp:1.76 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.74) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.50 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.46 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.45) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.39) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:1.39) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.39) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Reaction Time (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Depth Perception (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Rate Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Static Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Stamina (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:4.38 lvl:5.29) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.35 lvl:5.61) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Getting Information (imp:4.27 lvl:3.29) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.22 lvl:3.96) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.10 lvl:4.67) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:4.03 lvl:5.38) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.00 lvl:3.66) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.89 lvl:5.41) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.88 lvl:3.72) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.79 lvl:4.19) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Processing Information (imp:3.68 lvl:4.13) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.66 lvl:3.09) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.57 lvl:4.46) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.57 lvl:4.55) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.53 lvl:4.31) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.50 lvl:3.11) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.47 lvl:3.54) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.46 lvl:4.33) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Working with Computers (imp:3.34 lvl:2.78) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.31 lvl:2.89) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.27 lvl:4.52) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.26 lvl:3.59) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.21 lvl:3.49) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.10 lvl:2.05) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.87 lvl:2.39) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.86 lvl:3.32) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.85 lvl:2.65) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.76 lvl:2.26) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.74 lvl:3.86) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.74 lvl:3.16) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.67 lvl:1.73) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.65 lvl:2.95) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.58 lvl:1.94) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.45) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.51 lvl:2.15) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.48 lvl:2.19) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.45 lvl:2.45) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.41 lvl:2.24) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.10 lvl:1.69) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.24) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.64) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.25) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.21) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cooperation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:1.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.94) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Adaptability (imp:0.91) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.32) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.26) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.18) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:0.17) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.07) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.04) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:-0.06) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.13) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Installation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Selection (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Operation and Control (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 23,790
  annual_median    : $109,910
  annual_pct10     : $59,270
  annual_pct25     : $79,290
  annual_pct75     : $135,720
  annual_pct90     : $158,890
  annual_mean      : $109,820
  hourly_median    : $52.84

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Maine ($143,690)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($38,190)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.763x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (38 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:   21,280  median: $ 113,710
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,050  median: $ 113,900
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      270  median: $ 116,480
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      230  median: $  68,710
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      190  median: $       0
  Educational Services                     emp:      140  median: $  98,300
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       70  median: $       0

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (7 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:   21,280  median: $ 113,710
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,050  median: $ 113,900
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      270  median: $ 116,480
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      230  median: $  68,710
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      190  median: $       0
  Educational Services                     emp:      140  median: $  98,300
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       70  median: $       0

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matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Otis Worldwide (similarity: 0.1639)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otis_Worldwide
  QID: Q1134069
  Extract: Otis Worldwide Corporation, doing business as its former legal name Otis Elevator Company and styled as OTIS, is an American company that develops, manufactures and markets elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and related equipment.

  Title: Elevator (similarity: 0.2909)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevator
  QID: Q132911
  Extract: An elevator or lift is a machine that vertically transports people or freight between levels. They are typically powered by electric motors that drive traction cables and counterweight systems such as a hoist, although some pump hydraulic fluid to raise a cylindrical piston like a jack.

  Title: Elevator mechanic (similarity: 0.3750)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevator_mechanic
  QID: Q760157
  Extract: An elevator mechanic is someone who constructs, modernizes, repairs or services conveyances. Typically, elevator mechanics work on elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts, moving walkways and other equipment providing vertical transportation. In many places, particularly in North Americ

  Title: Escalator (similarity: 0.3214)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escalator
  QID: Q15003
  Extract: An escalator is a moving staircase which carries people between floors of a building or structure. It consists of a motor-driven chain of individually linked steps on a track which cycle on a pair of tracks which keep the step tread horizontal.

  Title: Paternoster lift (similarity: 0.2222)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paternoster_lift
  QID: Q836968
  Extract: A paternoster or paternoster lift is a passenger elevator, consisting of a chain of open compartments, each usually designed for two people, that move slowly in a loop up and down inside a building without stopping. Passengers can step on or off at any floor they like. The same technique is also use

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence due to detailed O*NET data, clear BLS wage statistics, and well-defined specialized occupation scope with specific tasks and knowledge requirements.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T23:49:36.051839+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,733
tokens_output        : 4,451
cost_usd             : $0.048155
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : Wikipedia has an 'Elevator mechanic' entry with 0.375 similarity that describes someone who constructs, modernizes, repairs or services conveyances, closely matching this occupation's scope. The general 'Elevator' entry provides technical context about the equipment these workers maintain.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers are skilled construction trade workers who assemble, install, repair, and maintain electric or hydraulic freight and passenger elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters. These specialized technicians work primarily in construction settings, requiring strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving abilities to ensure safe vertical transportation systems. According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, they earn a median annual wage of $109,910 with 23,790 employed nationwide.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves inspecting wiring connections, control panel hookups, and door installations to ensure proper alignment and clearances. Workers disassemble defective units to repair or replace components like locks, gears, cables, and electric wiring, using diagnostic equipment to locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems. They adjust safety controls, counterweights, and door mechanisms while reading blueprints to determine system layouts and component specifications. The work includes connecting electrical wiring to control panels, testing newly installed equipment to verify it meets performance specifications, and installing electrical controls by threading wires through conduits along shaft walls. Physical tasks involve attaching guide shoes and rollers to minimize lateral car motion and performing general maintenance activities in elevator shafts.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate strong problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning abilities, essential for diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues. The work suits people with excellent manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness who can work precisely in confined spaces like elevator shafts. Success requires high dependability and attention to detail, as safety is paramount when working on systems that transport people. Those who thrive typically enjoy hands-on mechanical work, have strong spatial reasoning skills for reading blueprints, and possess the patience for methodical troubleshooting of intricate electro-mechanical systems.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most elevator technicians enter the field with a high school diploma (47.5%) or post-secondary certificate (47.1%) in mechanical or electrical trades. Entry typically occurs through apprenticeship programs sponsored by elevator companies or unions, combining classroom instruction with on-the-job training. The specialized nature of elevator systems requires extensive training on specific manufacturer equipment and safety protocols. Many workers transition from related mechanical trades or complete vocational programs in electrical or mechanical technology before entering elevator-specific training programs.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically progresses from apprentice to journeyman elevator technician, then to senior technician or crew leader positions. Experienced workers may advance to elevator inspector roles, ensuring compliance with safety codes and regulations. Some pursue specialized certifications in modernization projects or become field supervisors managing installation teams. The specialized skills often lead to opportunities with elevator manufacturing companies, building maintenance management, or starting independent service businesses serving smaller buildings and residential installations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 23,790 workers with a median annual wage of $109,910 (BLS OEWS May 2025), significantly above the national average for construction trades. Geographic wage variation is substantial, ranging from $143,690 in Maine to $38,190 in Puerto Rico, reflecting regional construction activity and cost of living differences. Employment is concentrated in construction (21,280 workers) with smaller numbers in manufacturing and government sectors. The field shows strong job security due to the specialized skills required and ongoing need for maintenance of existing elevator systems, plus new construction driving installation demand. Urban areas with high-rise construction typically offer the highest wages and most opportunities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation has low automation risk due to the complex problem-solving, manual dexterity, and safety-critical decision-making required. While diagnostic tools and computerized control systems continue advancing, the core work activities of repairing mechanical equipment, controlling machines and processes, and inspecting equipment require human judgment and physical manipulation in confined spaces. The increasing sophistication of elevator systems actually increases demand for skilled technicians who can work with advanced electronic controls and safety systems.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high-level equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing transferable skills with similar importance and skill levels.
    data: Equipment Maintenance (4.0, 4.0)
    data: Troubleshooting (4.0, 4.0)
    data: Repairing (4.0, 4.0)
  [knowledge_overlap] Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations require extensive mechanical knowledge and building/construction knowledge for maintaining complex building systems.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:4.3, lvl:5.2)
    data: Building and Construction knowledge (imp:3.6, lvl:4.4)
  [task_similarity] Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment (49-2093.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve repairing and maintaining electronic equipment and connecting electrical wiring to control systems.
    data: Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:4.0, lvl:5.4)
    data: Connect electrical wiring to control panels
  [riasec_cluster] Structural Iron and Steel Workers (47-2221.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations have strong Realistic orientation (R:7.00) involving hands-on construction work with mechanical systems and structures.
    data: RIASEC R:7.00
    data: Construction trades vertical
    data: Job Zone 3
  [wage_band] Millwrights (49-9044.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are skilled construction trade occupations requiring similar levels of mechanical expertise and problem-solving abilities.
    data: Median wage $109,910
    data: Job Zone 3
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:4.3, lvl:5.2)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['elevator', 'escalator', 'lift', 'dumbwaiter', 'vertical transportation', 'elevator mechanic', 'elevator technician', 'elevator installer']
  exclude_keywords : ['elevator operator', 'building maintenance', 'general maintenance', 'HVAC', 'plumbing']
  title_patterns   : ['Elevator', 'Escalator', 'Lift Technician', 'Accessibility Lift', 'Elevator Mechanic']
  common_variations: ['elevator mechanic', 'elevator technician', 'escalator technician', 'lift installer', 'elevator constructor', 'elevator adjuster', 'accessibility lift tech', 'elevator repairer']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'elevator', 'control', 'electrical', 'mechanical', 'principles', 'includes', 'production', 'objects', 'components', 'assemble', 'moving', 'materials', 'ideas', 'activities', 'install', 'standards', 'problem']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  52  0.01800  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:33%  inference:12%
tendency                   42  0.01454  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
elevator                   24  0.00831  inference            inference:58%  wikipedia:33%  onet_tasks:8%
control                    19  0.00658  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:63%  inference:21%  onet_tasks:16%
electrical                 16  0.00554  dwas                 dwas:38%  inference:31%  onet_tasks:19%
mechanical                 16  0.00554  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:31%  dwas:19%
principles                 16  0.00554  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
includes                   13  0.00450  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
production                 13  0.00450  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:38%
objects                    12  0.00415  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
components                 11  0.00381  dwas                 dwas:64%  onet_tasks:27%  inference:9%
assemble                   11  0.00381  dwas                 dwas:45%  onet_tasks:27%  onet_dimensions:18%
moving                     11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  wikipedia:27%  onet_tasks:9%
materials                  11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
install                    10  0.00346  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:40%  inference:10%
standards                  10  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
problem                    10  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
construction               10  0.00346  inference            inference:70%  onet_dimensions:20%  dwas:10%
techniques                 10  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
products                   10  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:50%
body                       10  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
safety                      9  0.00312  inference            inference:67%  onet_tasks:22%  onet_dimensions:11%
hand                        9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
problems                    9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
machines                    9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
orientation                 9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
wiring                      8  0.00277  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:38%  onet_dimensions:12%
repair                      8  0.00277  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:25%
monitoring                  8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                 8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%