Modernization Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete modernizations and repairs in a professional and profitable manner.
• Conducts repair, modernizations, and inspections of elevators, and related devices 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 during final inspections.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License, preferred.
• 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.