Service Technician

Elevated Facility Services Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevated Facility Services Group in Austin, TX is seeking an Elevator Technician to perform maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of elevators and related machinery. The role involves climbing and working in shafts, with on-call duties in emergencies.

Required are a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License; proficiency with hand and electrical tools and equipment is essential. OSHA safety standards apply daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License required.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment and hand tools.
• Knowledge of hoisting/rigging equipment and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Investigates problems of electric, mechanical and/or hydraulic nature in elevators and related devices.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections on a scheduled basis per safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Performs annual tests to ensure proper operation of safety devices.
• Assists in assessing elevator equipment for modifications or new installations.
• Performs other related duties as needed; not an exhaustive list.

Skills

Elevator maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repair procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License

Tools

Grinders

Drill motors

Coring machines

Electrical reading/testing equipment

Hoisting and rigging equipment

Chain tackles

Job description

Job Summary

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

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.

Environmental Demands

• 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.