Service Technician

Elevated.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevated. is seeking a skilled elevator technician in Houston to perform complex maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of elevators and related equipment.

The role requires hands-on expertise and on-site problem solving to keep systems compliant and safe. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues in electric, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, executing preventive maintenance and annual safety tests, and evaluating equipment for upgrades or modifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License.
• Minimum 3 years Elevator Experience.
• 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 include climbing, crawling, lifting up to 50 pounds, occasional 200-pound lifts, and working from ladders/scaffolding.
• Must be able to work on an on-call basis in emergencies.
• Work environment may be dusty and dirty, with temperatures over 100 and oily/greasy conditions.

Responsibilities

• Investigates problems of electric, mechanical and/or hydraulic nature related to elevators and related equipment, determines problems and makes repairs.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and inspections on a scheduled basis to ensure safe operation according to regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Performs annual tests to ensure proper operation of safety devices.
• Assists in determining suitability of current equipment, proposed modifications and new equipment.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein, not exhaustive.

Skills

Customer Service

Electrical

Mechanical

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License

Minimum 3 years Elevator Experience

Job description

TX Houston
221 W Airtex Dr
Suite 180
Houston, TX 77090, USA

TX Houston
221 W Airtex Dr
Suite 180
Houston, TX 77090, USA

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
• Minimum 3 years Elevator Experience.
• 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.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Customer Service

Intermediate

Electrical

Advanced

Mechanical

Advanced

Behaviors

:

Motivations

:

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

General Educational Development (GED) or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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