Senior Elevator Maintenance Supervisor

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an experienced Supervisor of Elevator Maintenance to lead the Elevator Shop across the Dallas campus. You will oversee maintenance, inspections, and repairs of elevator systems, supervise mechanics, coordinate contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance to minimize downtime and support patient care.

This role requires 10+ years in elevator maintenance, strong supervisory experience, and certification; on-site work with some travel to other UT Southwestern

Qualifications

• 10+ years of journeyman-level elevator maintenance, inspection, and repair experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory/management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of elevator systems, including relay logic and microprocessor controls.
• Active CET/CETS, IUEC, or QEI national trade credential(s).
• Active Texas Driver License.
• Strong knowledge of Texas TDLR and ASME A17.1 safety standards.
• Knowledge of hospital safety compliance standards (CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA).
• Experience with CMMS, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, fall protection, and confined-space procedures.
• Effective computer and electronic skills.

Responsibilities

• Makes periodic elevator inspections to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Cleans, lubricates and adjusts relays, controls, door operators and elevator pits as needed; lead role during emergencies.
• Inspects hoist and governor cables for wear; maintains control rooms and safety devices; files test/inspection documents with TDLR.
• Answers trouble calls and makes necessary repairs.
• Plans, coordinates and supervises work of Elevator Mechanics; assigns tasks and inspects work.
• Performs periodic inspections to determine maintenance needs and replacements.
• Maintains time and attendance records for employees.

Skills

10+ years elevator maintenance

Supervisory experience

Elevator system knowledge

CET/CETS or IUEC or QEI credentials

Texas driver license

Safety standards knowledge (TDLR, ASME

Hospital safety knowledge (CMS/JCAHO/-

CMMS & safety procedures

Computer & electronics skills

Education

High School Diploma or vocation school

Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an experienced Supervisor of Elevator Maintenance to lead the Elevator Shop across the Dallas campus. You will oversee maintenance, inspections, and repairs of elevator systems, supervise mechanics, coordinate contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance to minimize downtime and support patient care.

This role requires 10+ years in elevator maintenance, strong supervisory experience, and certification; on-site work with some travel to other UT Southwestern