Elevator Mechanic, Maintenance

American Elevator Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Elevator Group in Brooklyn is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic responsible for inspecting and repairing elevators. The role requires 5+ years of experience and entails performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting equipment functionality.

We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities. Join us to advance your career in the elevator industry!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanic.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and related documents.
• Experience in route mechanics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect elevators, diagnose and repair issues.
• Install, maintain, and repair elevators and escalators.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure proper functioning.

Skills

Diagnosing equipment deficiencies

Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical malfunctions

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Elevator Technician (CET) preferred

Tools

Technical manuals

Hand tools for mechanical repairs

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Location: Precision Elevator Corp. - Brooklyn, NY 11220
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $45.00 - $55.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Construction

Precision is a part of American Elevator Group (AEG) company, a collection of well‑established elevator service companies operating across the United States. Backed by Arcline Investment Management, AEG has a significant footprint in the elevator industry and is rapidly growing. We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to work in the Brooklyn/NYC Metro area.

In this role, you will be providing monthly service to our customer’s elevators ensuring that the equipment is functioning properly. You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctioning systems, repairing or replacing defecting parts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inspecting elevators of all types and makes, determining the cause of faulty operation, making repairs and adjustments, and troubleshooting problems.
• Ability to diagnose deficiency of equipment and make recommendations for major changes or requirements.
• Install, maintain, and repair elevators, escalators, and other lifting equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to analyze and repair failures, especially in emergency situations.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Respond to emergency repair calls in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of all repairs and maintenance performed.
• Provide excellent customer service to building owners and occupants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will possess 5+ years of experience as a Mechanic.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals and/or related technical documents.
• Experience as a route mechanic.
• Ability to follow established safety, maintenance and/or testing procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical malfunctions.
• Previous experience with rack & pinion and/or crane repair is helpful.
• CET is strongly preferred.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well‑being, and professional growth of our team. Benefits include competitive salary, 90% employer covered health insurance, dental, and vision insurance, alongside various employer sponsored benefits. Highly competitive 401(k) safe harbor match which is 100% vested upon plan entry, generous paid time off, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities with tuition reimbursement, and more! American Elevator Group (AEG) invests in our people through company‑sponsored Certified Elevator Technician (CET) training. Obtaining this certification empowers our employees to expand their expertise and build long‑term careers in the elevator industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work‑related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.