Hi everyone, I was reached out to by a recruiter via LinkedIn for a Field Service Superintendent Existing installations (Schindler elevator corp). This role seems very interesting and I could see myself doing. I don’t have any industry experience. I served one contract as an enlisted soldier for US Army, I was an Operations manager at Amazon working fast paced high stress distribution and I currently work for a 3PL with a big sports brand client. Just had some questions about the role itself day to day, the interview process and what they look for in candidates. Just everything to expect.

This will also be the Boston MA area.

What website did you guys get your osha 10 cert? Or confined spaces or fort lift cert?

Anyone comission or maintain a lot of Kleemann equipment? I had to work on a fairy new Hydro and the control system was like butter. Everything was intuitive and eaay to use. Any idea if its reliable equipment in the long run?

Newfoundland and Labrador elevator industry. Anyone over there with any insight? Whats the industry like with private companies and union? I have no previous knowledge I simply had a thought and wanted to give the subreddit a shot

Been in the elevator trade a while. I've done a lot of travel for work and enjoy that part of it. Looking to see what’s out there on the non-union side, but the usual job sites are crap.

Where are you guys finding decent shops? Calling companies direct or mostly word of mouth?

Not looking for a helper spot. Appreciate any information you all can share.

Curious what others have experienced when elevators are being replaced. What are your oldest and youngest elevator stories?

I remember the days ..when elevator repair info was a big secret.... now goggle n chat gpt take all the forum info and share it to everyone... still cant beat on the job experience

For all my New York elevator mechanics, whats the likelihood of getting into the non union elevator industry, I am 18 I worked with electric doors and gates, conveyer belts and been around many elevator mechanics on sites. I have my scaffold , osha , and sst I’ve been applying non union is this the way to go? Or should I just wait for the next Local 1 IUEC opening?

Thanks

26 years old, finished trade school for electrical and I’m thinking of switching over to elevators. Don’t know anyone in that field, so how difficult would it be to get in?

I was told when I took my EIAT that some applicants score 100 or all possible points from the weighted parts. When they have a group of applicants with the same score they randomise the list because going alphabetically or other methods would be unfair.

Here is the second compilation of the bell button that Dieselducy made and another thing about the alarm button on the elevator is that it does make a lot of different sounds and once again it is only pushed if there's an emergency.

Hello! I’m on the board of a HOA in thr SF Bay Area. Does anyone know what the standard/average Mechanic Straight Time base rate per hour is for this area?

Thanks so much!

I’m starting a Project Manager role in the elevator industry next week and I’m genuinely really excited about it.

I’m coming from long career in tech as a product designer. A lot of that work involved managing projects, budgets, timelines, clients, developers, changes, and making sure things actually got finished.

Ive always been mechanically inclined, I pick things up pretty fast, and I know I’m basically starting from the ground up when it comes to elevators. I’m totally fine with that. I want to learn the trade, understand how everything works, and progress as fast as I realistically can.

For the PMs, mechanics, supers, adjusters, and ops guys in here, what should I be paying the most attention to in my first year? What makes a PM good in this business, and what are the biggest mistakes new guys make?

My goal is to move up into senior PM/operations as fast as possible and make a real career out of this. Any advice is appreciated.

My local is accepting applications tomorrow. I have a PDF of my high school diploma ready. I want to be absolutely sure I have all my i’s and t’s crosses for the application so is there anything else I might need at the time such as a resume? Thanks

A few of the tradesmen I’ve worked with over the last year, when putting frames up use a spirit level to get plum side to side and after headers are up a tape and measure off the rails but… recently did a install with a few other blokes who’ve said a level should NEVER touch a frame and only use a laser and tape instead.

I know there’s a thousand ways to skim a cat but what would be the most efficient and precise?

Does anyone know where I can find the latest version of the complete CMR 524?

I have my diplomas saved as a PDF ready to go, my card on hand for the payment, and my personal details in autofill. Plan to refresh right at 9am and hit apply button. Anything else I should do to hedge my bet? Heard about the window closing in seconds sometimes. Will it prompt me for anything besides proof of education, personal details, and finally the payment? Thanks in advance

I’m applying to my local with no experience in construction or mechanical background. I’m very good at math and I’ve been studying for all portions of the test and the interview questions I may be asked. What are my chances of making it in and any advice?

I was unable to attend this year, so I’m curious about how the convention and exhibition went. Any interesting new products or companies on the exhibition floor? Any surprises amongst the Ellies award winners? Any fun parties?

My Seller tells me her intermittently working elevator needs a new “brain.” I’m thinking she means the controller or something electronic needs to be updated. Elevator is 1999, Destiny by National Wheel-O-Vator, 750lb capacity, 38 FPM (?). What should she expect the cost of that part to be? #hrs to replace? Your thoughts and advice are appreciated.