Journey Elevator Mechanic

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System seeks a Preventive Maintenance Technician responsible for performing maintenance on elevators, escalators and lifts. The ideal candidate will have a technical background with experience in the field, as well as necessary certifications. This role involves ensuring safe operating conditions through effective inspections and repairs, contributing to the overall safety of university facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of directly job-related experience required.
• Preferred minimum of 2 years of job-related experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and scheduled preventative maintenance on elevators and escalators.
• Responds to maintenance calls and restores equipment to safe conditions.
• Maintains equipment machine rooms, pits, and car tops.

Skills

Maintenance Skills

Technical Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Certification

Tools

Voltammeter

Amp Probe

Soldering Iron

Job description

Department:Preventive MaintenanceSalary:Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Under general supervision, performs repairs and maintenance on elevators, escalators, dumb waiters and lifts in university owned buildings.

1. Inspects and preforms scheduled preventative maintenance in elevators, escalators, lifts, and related components.

2. Responds to call-back/trouble calls in a timely manner and restores equipment to a safe operating condition.

3. Operates tools and equipment common to the elevator trade, such as voltammeter, amp probe, Meggers, tachometer, rotation meter, soldering irons, solid state logic probes, lap top troubleshooting computer and numerous power and hand tools.

4. Provides supervisor with repair, inspection test and preventative maintenance reports.

5. Assists supervisor in the ordering of supplies and replacement of parts as needed.

6. Maintains equipment machine rooms, pits and car tops in safe and working condition; may do cleaning and painting duties.

7. May be assigned to serve on special task force during periods of emergency, such as floods, storms, hurricanes, etc.

THIS JOB REQUIRES A VALID TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE.

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.

Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

Preferred: Preferred a minimum of two (2) years of directly job-related experience. Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.