Elevator Mechanic - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Overview

Baxter Residential Elevators, a division of Savaria USA, Inc., is seeking Elevator Mechanics and Service Technicians for its Frisco, Texas location serving the greater Dallas‑Fort Worth Metroplex. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining residential and commercial elevators, stairway chairlifts, dumbwaiters, and wheelchair lifts throughout Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical diagrams/schematics, blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Possess strong mechanical problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks to keep elevators in optimal condition.
• Work with inspectors to test equipment, ensuring all installations are completed safely and in accordance with local laws prior to customer hand‑over.
• Confirm all installation work is completed in accordance with manufacturer and customer requirements.
• Follow all local, national, and company safety procedures while working.
• Keep all job sites neat, clean, and organized.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mechanics may be required to supervise apprentices.

Competencies

• Great critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to positively interact with customers on a regular basis.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Organized and structured work approach.
• Ability to read and understand English for daily reports, service reports, and email correspondence.

Education, Experience & Training

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience installing residential elevators, wheelchair lifts, and LULA elevators.
• Ability to read and understand installation drawings, including electrical schematics.
• General problem‑solving knowledge with a focus on industrial mechanics.
• Knowledge of ASME A17.1 and A18.1 is a bonus.

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations

• No license required.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift heavy loads of 50 lb or more regularly.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise levels.
• Works both indoors and outdoors in hot and cold conditions.

Travel

• Some overnight travel may be required.
• Employee must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record; company provides a vehicle.