Service Technician

Elevated Facility Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevated Facility Services is seeking an experienced elevator technician to perform complex maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of elevators and related equipment in Houston, TX. You will diagnose electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues, and repair systems to ensure safe operation.

The role requires hands-on work, on-site inspections, and on-call availability to respond to emergencies, with strict adherence to safety regulations and OSHA standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Elevator experience

Electrical testing

Hand tools

Hoisting & rigging

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Elevator Technician license

Tools

Grinders

Drill motors

Coring machines

Job description

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
• 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.

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.