MARYLAND · elevator-constructor
Elevator Mechanic
Maryland Department of Labor — Maryland Elevator Safety Review Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing)Scope of Work
A Maryland Elevator Mechanic license authorizes an individual to construct, install, alter, service, repair, or maintain elevators and related conveyances regulated by the Maryland Elevator Safety Review Board. Maryland also issues separate Elevator Contractor (5-year experience), Temporary Elevator Mechanic (30-day), Emergency Elevator Mechanic (30-day, no fee), and Elevator Renovator credentials. Source: Maryland Elevator Safety Review Board License Requirements (https://labor.maryland.gov/license/elev/elevlicreq.shtml).
Experience and Training
Applicants must demonstrate "at least three years of recent and active work experience in the elevator industry, in construction, maintenance, and service or repair, as verified by current and previous employers." Alternative qualification: certificate of completion of a nationally recognized training program (e.g., NEIEP) or registered apprenticeship plus three years of experience. Source: Maryland License Requirements page.
Exam
A written examination administered by the Board on the Safety Code is required.
Renewal and CE
Specific renewal cycle and CE hours must be verified by the editor from current Board regulations and the Maryland Elevator Safety Review Board FAQ (https://labor.maryland.gov/license/elev/elevgenlfaqs.shtml) before public launch.
Verified May 1, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with Maryland Department of Labor — Maryland Elevator Safety Review Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) before acting