Elevator Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California (USC) Department of Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking an Elevator Maintenance Mechanic to join its team on the University campus(es).

Tasks include performing elevator procedures, training journeymen, monitoring and maintaining elevators, responding to emergencies, and preparing reports. Requires CA license and three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of maintenance and repair experience with cable and hydraulic elevators.
• Thorough knowledge of city and state building codes and elevator codes.
• Familiarity with major elevator manufacturers and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Current CA driver license for at least two years.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard elevator procedures and train journeymen as needed.
• Monitor and maintain elevators on USC campus(es).
• Respond to emergencies on campus and assist trapped passengers.
• Prepare maintenance records and reports.
• Initiate work orders and material requests.
• Train other journeymen on specific skills and tasks.

Skills

Building codes

Independent work

Communication

Elevator knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Southern California (USC) Department of Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking an Elevator Maintenance Mechanic to join its team.

Work You Will Do

• Perform standard elevator procedures, trains other journeymen on specific skills and tasks as needed, determines whether equipment should be repaired or replaced, and estimates the materials required for specific job components.
• Monitors and maintains elevators on the university campus(es).
• Responds to emergencies on university campus(es).
• Assists trapped passengers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Determines materials required for maintenance or remodeling.
• Purchases materials and services.
• Initiates requests for materials.
• Prepares reports and maintenance records as needed.
• Trains other journeymen on specific skills and tasks as required.
• Initiates work orders for elevator maintenance repairs.

The hourly rate range for this position is $47.84-$56.73.

Job Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with Motion controls
• Experience working with GAL door equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of cable and hydraulic elevators.
• Through knowledge of city and state building codes and elevator codes.
• Familiarity with major elevator manufacturers and equipment.
• Knowledge of all elevator mechanical functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Most possess valid/current city of Los Angeles Department of Building Services elevator mechanic Journey level license and state of CA certified competent conveyance mechanic (CCCM) General Certification
• Currently hold a valid California driver's license for a minimum of two years

Minimum Education

• Less than high school

Minimum Experience

• 3 years of experience in maintenance and repair of both cable and hydraulic elevators.

Minimum Skills

• Thorough knowledge of city and state building codes and elevator codes.
• Familiar with major elevator manufacturers and equipment.
• Knowledge of all elevator mechanical functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated communication skills.

About USC Facilities Planning & Management

The Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) department is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining USC’s facilities while ensuring a safe environment for the university community. Safety is woven into every service and remains a top priority. The FPM team of innovative and skilled professionals delivers high-quality construction, operations, and maintenance services, serving as dedicated stewards of USC’s Unifying Values.

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