Elevator & Escalator Technician — Preventive Maintenance

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Elevator Technician to inspect, maintain and repair elevators, escalators and related equipment in university-owned buildings on a campus-wide basis.

Under general supervision, you will respond to service calls, document maintenance activities, and assist in parts replacement and procurement. A high school diploma or GED and a Texas driver’s license are required, with education in lieu of experience considered. Security checks may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience
• Education in lieu of experience allowed
• Technical certification or licensing related to the job preferred
• All University positions are security sensitive and require a criminal history check
• University of Houston System is an Equal Opportunity Institution

Responsibilities

• Inspects and performs scheduled preventative maintenance in elevators, escalators, lifts, and related components
• Responds to call-back/trouble calls and restores equipment to safe operating condition
• Operates elevator trade tools and equipment such as voltammeter, amp probe, Meggers, tachometer, rotation meter, soldering irons and related devices
• Provides supervisor with repair, inspection test and preventative maintenance reports
• Assists supervisor in ordering of supplies and replacement of parts
• Maintains equipment machine rooms, pits and car tops in safe condition; may perform cleaning and painting duties
• May be assigned to special task force during emergencies (floods, storms, hurricanes)

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Elevator Technician to inspect, maintain and repair elevators, escalators and related equipment in university-owned buildings on a campus-wide basis.

Under general supervision, you will respond to service calls, document maintenance activities, and assist in parts replacement and procurement. A high school diploma or GED and a Texas driver’s license are required, with education in lieu of experience considered. Security checks may be required.