Apprentice Elevator Mechanic (Elevator Apprentice)

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable, supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains the physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington.

About the role

Indiana University Apprenticeship Program (IUAP), Bloomington Campus, is accepting applications for 2 Apprentice positions in the Elevator craft work. The selected candidates will engage in a 4-year apprenticeship training program within the Facility Operations department, involving:

• On-the-job training under the guidance of journey-level workers.
• Related classroom training over the duties and responsibilities of the associated trade.
• Successful completion of approximately 144 classroom training hours during each of the 4 years of the apprenticeship period (paid by IU, non-compensated hours). Classroom sessions generally occur twice per week outside of daily work hours.

Work shifts can vary from first and second shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs elevators, escalators, chairlifts, conveyors, and machine rooms/pits.
• Inspects wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installation, and alignment and clearance of car hoistway.
• Operates elevators to determine power demand and tests power consumption to detect overload factors.
• Reads schematics and troubleshoots elevator malfunctions.
• Performs acceptance and routine inspections, witness tests, and reports results.
• Orders parts through supervisor.
• Repairs and replaces worn/damaged components as needed.
• Cleans, repairs, or replaces controller components as needed.
• Cleans machine room and elevator pits.
• Removes passengers from stuck elevators.
• Performs work under the guidance of a journey-level elevator mechanic.
• Completes assigned apprentice coursework.
• Performs other general building maintenance as needed.
• Drives vehicle.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) license.
• May be required to acquire and maintain OSHA-required certifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Applicants must meet the minimum WorkKeys assessment levels in Applied Math, Applied Technology, Locating Information, and Reading for Information. The exam is taken at: Indiana WorkOne South Central Location, 1531 South Curry Pike #200, Bloomington, Indiana 47403.

Skills

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills.
• High commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• High level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Ability to successfully complete required training programs.
• Ability to learn how to safely use relevant hand and power tools associated with the trade.
• Ability to use computers, meters, stationary equipment, basic hand tools, and specialized equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in installation, maintenance, and repair of elevator systems and equipment.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting, installation, and inspection.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, position oneself in low-level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases, ascend to rooftops, and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU.
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting.
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options.
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses.
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year.
• Generous paid time off plans.
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Pay

$35.64 per hour.