becoming an elevator technician, a highly sought-after profile
The “open doors” days make it possible to make known training courses that are sometimes unknown. Focus on the profession of lift operator. The sector is recruiting, particularly in the Toulouse region.
22 years ago, Patrick Lopez created an elevator technician section, a little-known job. During the “open house” day on Saturday February 5, at the Roland Garros high school in Toulouse, the teacher presented his training to potential future students. In Occitania, it is the only one to issue the diploma of lift technician.
This job requires knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics and electricity. As well as a quality not to be overlooked: rigour.
But not many candidates apply. ” It’s an unknown professionexplains Patrick Lopez. We guarantee an interesting and lasting job as well as a completely correct salary. On average, lift operators receive 2,000 euros gross per month.
But the recognition of the diploma according to the teacher is the main downside: “Today, it’s a bac+1 diploma, families wishing for their children better than that. However, it is a sector that is recruiting. In the Toulouse region, around forty positions are available. The needs are expected to increase.
In total, in France, 600,000 lifts are in service and 12,000 more are installed each year.