Elevator Systems Technician – Repair & Controls

Eastern Michigan University Careers; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University seeks an Elevator Repair/Control Specialist for the Facilities department on Main Campus. The role maintains and repairs elevators, VPLs, and dumbwaiters, ensuring safety and reliability through electrical and hydraulic systems.

Required are a Michigan Elevator Repair Journeyperson license, a completed apprenticeship, a valid driver’s license, and at least three years' MI elevator experience. The position involves heavy physical work and shift options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Michigan Elevator Repair Journeyperson License.
• Completion of a recognized elevator apprenticeship program.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Three years of elevator maintenance/repair in Michigan within the last five years.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and occupational hazards in elevator work.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding and similar devices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect elevator control boards, switches and circuitry to ensure safe operation.
• Maintain and repair printed circuit boards, electronic relays and controls.
• Diagnose malfunctions and replace defective components and wires.
• Schedule preventive maintenance per EMU work orders.
• Inspect and repair indicator panels, safety features and hydraulic pumps.
• Conduct safety tests as required by Michigan regulations and assist inspections.
• Use hand and power tools to perform repairs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Maintain clean work areas and incident logs.
• Report damages or hazards to supervisor and maintain records.

Skills

Elevator maintenance

Read blueprints

Safety awareness

Mechanical-electrical repairs

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma

Michigan Elevator Repair Journeyperson license

Elevator apprenticeship program completion

Job description

Eastern Michigan University seeks an Elevator Repair/Control Specialist for the Facilities department on Main Campus. The role maintains and repairs elevators, VPLs, and dumbwaiters, ensuring safety and reliability through electrical and hydraulic systems.

Required are a Michigan Elevator Repair Journeyperson license, a completed apprenticeship, a valid driver’s license, and at least three years' MI elevator experience. The position involves heavy physical work and shift options.