Elevator maintenance contract agreements come in many forms. Traditionally, elevator companies offer standard full maintenance agreements or the equally unclear “oil and grease” contract. These often have complicated legal jargon that can be difficult to decipher. Furthermore, these contracts tend to protect the elevator company’s bottom line. The customer’s satisfaction is a lower priority […]
Preventive Maintenance in the Elevator Industry
True preventive maintenance for elevator equipment leads to fewer callbacks and lower maintenance costs over time. Elevator equipment combines several complex, interconnected systems involving many moving parts and mechanisms. These powerful, yet delicate; durable, yet precise machines require special care in order to sustain performance and optimize the lifespan of the equipment. Preventive maintenance protects […]
Elevator Mechanic – Career Outlook
While you may have heard that elevator mechanics are among the highest paid blue collar workers, many in the field find the challenges and sense of satisfaction to be equally rewarding. An elevator mechanic has a great deal of responsibility and must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. The […]
Maintenance Control Program: A Closer Look
Let’s examine the key elements of a well-built Maintenance Control Program. It is important to note that the MCP is not intended to be a one-size-fits-all approach to elevator maintenance. Each unique installation will have particular aspects that will affect its individual MCP. Providing a systematic framework to indicate the frequency of routine services such […]
Maintenance Control Program: A Quantifiable Value
The elevator industry has turned a great deal of attention to the subject of improving routine elevator maintenance in recent years. It is generally agreed that proper maintenance is a key factor in the effort to preserve public and worker safety. However, despite corporate monitoring, updated code requirements, and existing company maintenance plans, there is […]