How a team who knows their business ensures elevators are safe and reliable
There are many parts to an elevator, all of which must be fully understood by a qualified technician. A truly seasoned worker brings experience and attention to detail to a building’s maintenance and repair needs. The exceptional service they provide can proactively address potential issues – keeping elevators running smoothly, free from costly repairs, and safe.
The kind of trouble you’ll avoid by using an experienced team
The Florida Building Code details the depth of knowledge necessary for servicing an elevator. These detailed code requirements can be intimidating for anybody running an elevator to understand, let alone comply with. And unfortunately, Florida Statutes specify that violations of code can result in fines ranging from $500 to $5,000.
In addition, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation maintains a list of establishments who aren’t compliant. It’s easily accessible to the public and could harm a business’s reputation. This kind of bad press is every bit as costly as a direct fine.
An experienced elevator service team is intimately aware of safety issues and code requirements (like the latest Florida Administrative Code amendments), enabling them to provide excellent service while always protecting the interests of their clients.
What defines a qualified elevator technician?
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation details the education, exams, certifications, and registrations required of elevator service personnel and companies. Some of the key requirements:
- Achieving an Elevator Certificate of Competency is an important milestone, and prospective applicants must have at least four years verified work experience and pass an approved examination before they can qualify for one.
- There are a number of ways to demonstrate four years of verified experience. Applicants can show certification from bodies such as the National Elevator Industry Educational Program, the National Association of Elevator Contractors, or employment affirmation from a Registered Elevator Company.
- Florida Statutes state that each certified elevator technician must annually register with the division and be covered by general liability insurance coverage in the minimum amounts set by the division.
- When in possession of certification, a reputable technician frequently undertakes further education via statewide and nationwide programs.
- Their credentials must be renewed annually on December 31st.
- An experienced elevator technician knows that the right to perform their duties can be revoked at any time if they don’t comply fully with these responsibilities.
Experienced and independent staff result in better solutions
Staying up to code and maintaining elevator safety aren’t the only benefits of hiring a seasoned elevator team – specifically if a technician works for a privately-owned elevator company.
A client who opts for repair staff from a non-publicly traded elevator service provider receives broader options for maintenance and repair. Public companies focus on shareholder value (translating to tighter and sometimes delayed maintenance and repair schedules) and tend to use proprietary parts. Being limited to private parts is precisely that; limiting. It narrows the solutions for the customer by preventing sourcing parts and equipment from anyone other than the service provider.
In addition, many of the large service companies run their technicians on extremely tight schedules, meaning clients often have to wait in line to receive appropriate repairs or maintenance. Qualified technicians with a private company work a lesser schedule, enabling them to focus on starting the job quickly and doing it thoroughly once they’re underway.
There truly is no substitute for experience. In the elevator industry, this experience involves stringent qualifications, industry-recognized peer approval, and years of on-the-job problem solving. If you’re considering maintenance or repair services for your elevators, Connections Elevator would be happy to put our experience to work for you.
As a privately-owned elevator service company, we specialize in thorough, adaptable, and forward-thinking solutions for our customers. For first-class maintenance, modernization, repairs, and contract management, you can reach us at (954) 792-1234, email at info@connectionselevator.com, or schedule a complimentary consultation via our contact form.