Elevator Mechanic, Maintenance

American Elevator Group; Windber (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (90% employer covered

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 100% vesting

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

American Elevator Group is seeking a seasoned elevator maintenance mechanic for on-site work in Windber, PA. The role involves installation, modernization, testing of safety features, and on-site wiring and component replacement to keep elevators operating to code.

You will read blueprints, troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues, and ensure proper alignment of motors, gears, and control panels, contributing to long-term reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Maintenance elevator mechanic with ability to read blueprints and technical documents.
• Experience installing equipment on-site following safety, maintenance and testing procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Performs elevator new installation and modernization work with testing of safety features.
• Installs/replaces control panels, motors, switches, relays, and related equipment.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs hoist motors, doors, cables, and related components.
• Reads blueprints to determine layout and equipment needed for installation or repair.
• Assembles elevator cars including platform, walls and doors.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Elevator systems maintenance

On-site installation

Job description

Eastern Elevator is part of American Elevator Group (AEG), the largest independent elevator service company in North America, consisting of a collection of well‑established elevator service companies operating throughout the United States. Backed by Arcline Investment Management, AEG has a significant footprint in the elevator industry and is rapidly growing.

Responsibilities

• Performs elevator new installation and modernization work. Tests and adjusts general operating and safety features of elevators such as speed, acceleration, leveling, braking, emergency stop, and alarm bell
• Installs/replace electronic control panels, switches, relays, signal devices, electric motors, generators and related equipment
• Inspects, adjusts, maintains, and repairs hoist motors and machinery, governors, door mechanisms, cables, hydraulic buffers, pumps, brakes, rails, guides and related equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of system components and to select the equipment needed for installation or repair
• Assemble elevator cars, installing each car’s platform, walls, and doors
• Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors
• Test newly installed equipment to ensure it meets required specifications per elevator code
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems
• Dismantle elevator components in order to gain access to remove and replace defective parts, using hoists, ladders, and hand/power tools
• Repair and/or replace faulty components in order to return elevator to fully operational status

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess 4+ years of experience as a Maintenance elevator mechanic with the ability to read blueprints, technical manuals and/or related technical documents, experience conducting on-site installation of equipment while following established safety, maintenance and/or testing procedures or possess the ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical malfunctions.

Licenses Required

• Valid driver's license
• Maryland Mechanics License or Ability to become licensed within 60 days
• West Virginia Mechanics License or Ability to become licensed within 60 days

Certifications Preferred

• CET Certification or NEIEP Certification

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.

AEG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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