Elevator Mechanic, Repair

Responsibilities

• Performs elevator new installation and modernization work.
• Tests and adjusts general operating and safety features of elevators such as speed, acceleration, leveling, braking, emergency stop, and alarm bell.
• Installs/replace electronic control panels, switches, relays, signal devices, electric motors, generators and related equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts, maintains, and repairs hoist motors and machinery, governors, door mechanisms, cables, hydraulic buffers, pumps, brakes, rails, guides and related equipment.
• Reads and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of system components and to select the equipment needed for installation or repair.
• Assembles elevator cars, installing each car’s platform, walls, and doors.
• Connects electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
• Tests newly installed equipment to ensure it meets required specifications per elevator code.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
• Dismantles elevator components in order to gain access to remove and replace defective parts, using hoists, ladders, and hand/power tools.
• Repairs and/or replaces faulty components in order to return elevator to fully operational status.
• Able to travel with weekly overnight stays. Minimum 2 nights.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will possess 4+ years of experience as a Repair elevator mechanic with the ability to read blueprints, technical manuals and/or related technical documents, experience conducting on-site installation of equipment while following established safety, maintenance and/or testing procedures or possess the ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical malfunctions.
• Licenses Required:
  • Valid driver's license
  • Maryland Mechanics License or Ability to become licensed within 60 days
  • West Virginia Mechanics License or Ability to become licensed within 60 days
• Certifications Preferred:
  • CET Certification or NEIEP Certification

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 90% employer covered health insurance, dental, and vision insurance
• Highly competitive 401(k) safe harbor match which is 100% vested upon plan entry
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities with tuition reimbursement

About the Role

Eastern Elevator is part of American Elevator Group (AEG), the largest independent elevator service company in North America, consisting of a collection of well-established elevator service companies operating throughout the United States. Backed by Arcline Investment Management, AEG has a significant footprint in the elevator industry and is rapidly growing. This position will be in our MD location.

Schedule

Able to travel with weekly overnight stays. Minimum 2 nights.

Pay

Portal-to-portal pay

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our team.
• Includes competitive salary, 90% employer covered health insurance, dental, and vision insurance, alongside various employer sponsored benefits.
• Huge 401(k) safe harbor match which is 100% vested upon plan entry
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities with tuition reimbursement
• More!

About AEG/Eastern Elevator

American Elevator Group (AEG) invests in our people through company-sponsored Certified Elevator Technician (CET) training. Obtaining this certification empowers our employees to expand their expertise and build long-term careers in the elevator industry. AEG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.