Licensed Elevator Service Technician

Responsibilities

• Investigates problems of an electric, mechanical and/or hydraulic nature related to the operation of elevators, dumbwaiters and wheelchair lifts, determines their problems and makes the necessary repairs.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and inspections of elevators, and related devices on a scheduled basis to ensure their effective and efficient operation and conformance to safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Performs annual tests to ensure the proper operation of safety devices.
• Affords assistance in determining the suitability of present elevator equipment, proposed modifications and new equipment.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications And Skills

• Education and Knowledge: High School Diploma or equivalent; Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License required.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of hand and electrical tools such as grinders, drill motors and coring machines.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical reading and testing equipment, hoisting and rigging equipment, chain tackles, etc.

Environmental Demands

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, climb ladders, and walk beams.
• Must be able to lift and carry tools and materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds and be able to raise and carry with assistance items weighing 200 pounds.
• Must be able to work from high ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to work safely in close proximity to moving and working equipment.
• Must be available to work on an on-call basis in cases of emergency.

Work Environment

• May work in dusty and dirty places such as elevator shafts, and pits or other mechanical spaces where temperatures may exceed 100 and equipment may be oily and greasy.