Service Technician

About the Role

Perform complex maintenance, servicing, repair, and troubleshooting of elevators and other related machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate problems of an electric, mechanical, and/or hydraulic nature related to the operation of elevators, dumbwaiters, and wheelchair lifts; determine their causes and make the necessary repairs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections of elevators and related devices on a scheduled basis to ensure effective and efficient operation and conformance to safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Perform annual tests to ensure the proper operation of safety devices.
• Assist in determining the suitability of present elevator equipment, proposed modifications, and new equipment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License.
• 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°F and equipment may be oily and greasy.