Lead Elevator Mechanic Technician

Elevator Services Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Lead Elevator Mechanic where your expertise will shine! This role offers a chance to work on various elevator systems while demonstrating your technical skills and leadership. With a focus on safety and professionalism, you will represent the company on-site and ensure high-quality service. This is not just a job; it's a stable and rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and high earnings. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of elevator industry experience required.
• Must be eligible for CET or NEIEP certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform field service work on elevators and VRCs.
• Supervise personnel and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of tools/craft

Dependability

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

CET or NEIEP elevator mechanic's certificate

4+ years of experience in the elevator industry

Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to work as a lead elevator mechanic. You must be willing to travel for the position which may include occasional overnight travel. All employees must be willing to work in a strict drug-free workplace environment. The company will pay for classroom time to complete your Certified Elevator Technician (CET) courses.

If you are looking for a stable and rewarding career with high earnings, this is the position for you. Our client is a merit shop.

Position Overview:

The Lead Elevator Mechanic position consists of performing field service work on all types of elevators, VRCs, and Rack and Pinion utilizing methods and procedures considered proper within the industry. A technician is expected to be an authority on most technical aspects of the elevator industry.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Onsite representation of the company in an expert and professional manner.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in Electrical/Mechanical/Structural/Application/Estimation.
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise a varied number of personnel.
• Demonstrate the desire to make decisions/supervise work in the best interest of the company.
• Demonstrate the desire to work as a team member at any level required to complete the job.
• Assist the company in maintaining proper appearance, conduct, and productivity.
• Acquire and maintain tooling needed to perform previously listed technical requirements in a superlative manner.
• Demonstrate the desire to work in a safety and healthy manner.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have 4+ years of experience in the elevator industry or equivalent.
• Possess or be eligible to get a CET or NEIEP elevator mechanic's certificate. A minimum of 6 years of verifiable elevator industry experience may also be considered.
• Possess or be eligible to get a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC card).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Computer proficient.
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol screening and background check.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the elevator industry.
• Proven ability to communicate written/verbal.
• Elevator knowledge.

Skills:

• Knowledge of tools/craft.
• Must be dependable.
• Organizational skills.

Job Demands:

• Lifting 25+ lbs., reaching, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, climbing ladders/stairs, prolonged standing/sitting.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to work from heights.
• Working long periods of time (overtime required).
• Out of town travel required.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Decision-making abilities.
• Possess excellent customer service skills to support customers and vendors.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple duties.
• Noise or vibration exposure.
• Work around safety hazards.
• Exposed to extreme heat/cold, fumes, dust, or odors.

Note: This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary.