Licensed Elevator Service Technician

Elevated; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevated is seeking a skilled Elevator Technician in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves complex maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting of elevators and related equipment. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and a Certified Technician degree or Mechanic License. Responsibilities include investigating mechanical issues, conducting preventive inspections, and ensuring safety compliance. Work can be in challenging environments, requiring physical fitness. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as an Elevator Technician or a valid Elevator Mechanic License is necessary.
• Ability to work safely in high places and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Investigates electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems in elevators.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and inspections on schedule.
• Performs annual tests to ensure safety device operation.

Skills

Knowledge in use of hand and electrical tools

Electrical reading and testing equipment skills

Physical fitness for lifting and carrying

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License

Job description

Elevated is the fastest growing independent elevator services provider in the nation. We bring together the industry’s finest technicians to serve our customers in 58 markets across 22 states.

Each office within Elevated has local operations and staff dedicated to providing a superior standard of service, and now benefits also from a world‑class corporate infrastructure, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and superior training and support for our workforce.

Job Summary

Perform complex maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of elevators and other related machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Investigates problems of an electric, mechanical and/or hydraulic nature related to the operation of elevators, dumbwaiters and wheelchair lifts, determines their problems and makes the necessary repairs.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and inspections of elevators, and related devices on a scheduled basis to ensure their effective and efficient operation and conformance to safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Performs annual tests to ensure the proper operation of safety devices.
• Assists in determining the suitability of present elevator equipment, proposed modifications and new equipment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Knowledge:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License
• Knowledge and skill in the use of hand and electrical tools such as grinders, drill motors and coring machines.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical reading and testing equipment, hoisting and rigging equipment, chain tackles, etc.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, climb ladders, and walk beams. Must be able to lift and carry tools and materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds and be able to raise and carry with assistance items weighing 200 pounds. Must be able to work from high ladders and scaffolding. Must be able to work safely in close proximity to moving and working equipment. Must be available to work on an on‑call basis in cases of emergency.
• Work Environment: May work in dusty and dirty places such as elevator shafts, and pits or other mechanical spaces where temperatures may exceed 100 and equipment may be oily and greasy.

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