Elevator Installer (Mechanic)

1

Meet Basic Eligibility Requirements

Age: You must be at least 21 years old.
Experience: Accumulate one of the following:

• Three (3) years of work experience in the elevator, escalator, and moving walkway industry and have passed either the NAEC CET Certification examination or the NEIEP examination.
• At least 6,000 hours of work experience within the last five years in New Jersey without direct and immediate supervision installing, constructing, altering, servicing, repairing, testing, or maintaining elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.

2

Obtain Required Certifications

Depending on your experience path, you must pass one of the following certification exams:

• NAEC CET Certification: Contact the National Association of Elevator Contractors to obtain your Certified Elevator Technician certification. Email: kathy@naec.org
• NEIEP Examination: Complete the National Elevator Industry Educational Program examination. Visit: https://www.neiep.org/

3

Prepare Documentation of Experience

Provide documentation to verify your work experience:

• Option A: Certificates from employers indicating completion of experience requirements, including dates of employment, summary of hours worked, and type of work performed.
• Option B: Submit any two of the following:
  • Building permits reflecting your name as an authorized agent.
  • Proof of insurance or bonds issued covering you.
  • Letters of reference from construction code officials who have examined your work.

4

Complete the Application Process

Submit your application to the New Jersey Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walkway Mechanics Licensing Board:

• Application Form: Fill out the official application form for licensure. Download here: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/esc/Applications/Application-to-Become-a-Licensed-Elevator-Escalator-and-Moving-Walkway-Mechanic-through-Grandfathering.pdf
• Application Fee: Submit a non-refundable application fee of $100, payable to “The State of New Jersey.”
• Affidavit: The affidavit section of the application must be executed and signed in the presence of a notary public.

5

Pass the Licensing Examination

Upon approval of your application, you will be scheduled to take the New Jersey Elevator Mechanic licensing examination. Prepare by reviewing relevant study materials and technical codes.

• Exam Topics: Installation, repair, maintenance, safety standards, and state regulations.
• Details will be provided by the Licensing Board after your application is accepted.

6

Receive Your License and Maintain Compliance

Once you pass the exam, you will receive your elevator mechanic license.
Renewal: Elevator mechanic licenses in New Jersey must be renewed every two years.
Continuing Education: Stay current with industry standards and complete any required continuing education to maintain your license.