Senior NYC Elevator Modernization Mechanic

ALLIANCE ELEVATOR COMPANY LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitec, part of American Elevator Group, seeks an experienced Elevator Modernization Mechanic for New York City. You will perform installations, repairs, and inspections on elevators and lifting equipment, ensuring safety and precision with close-tolerance mechanical work and complex control circuits.

Minimum five years in elevator repair and installation, plus a high school diploma and NYS/NYC license. Apprenticeship or technical schooling in elevator repair is required; hydraulic elevator

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; NYS & NYC elevator license preferred.
• Completion of an apprenticeship or technical school in elevator repair required.
• Minimum five years of experience in elevator repair and installation.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams.
• Experience working on hydraulic elevators.

Responsibilities

• Make necessary repairs, adjustments, or replace defective parts to complete repairs.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure equipment functions properly.
• Repair worms, gears, wiring, connectors, testing controllers and related electrical equipment.
• Perform machine babbitting, thrust renewals, motor and controller work.
• Maintain accurate records of all repairs and provide excellent customer service.
• Install, repair, and maintain elevators and other lifting equipment.
• Diagnose faulty operations and determine root causes; adhere to safety protocols.
• Read and interpret schematics; work in various building types.
• Drive/commute with valid driver’s license and comply with regulations.

Skills

Close-tolerance work

Intricate control circuits

Diagnose issues

Customer service

Reading schematics

Electrical systems knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship in elevator repair

Technical school in elevator repair

Job description

Unitec, part of American Elevator Group, seeks an experienced Elevator Modernization Mechanic for New York City. You will perform installations, repairs, and inspections on elevators and lifting equipment, ensuring safety and precision with close-tolerance mechanical work and complex control circuits.

Minimum five years in elevator repair and installation, plus a high school diploma and NYS/NYC license. Apprenticeship or technical schooling in elevator repair is required; hydraulic elevator