Supervisor Elevator Maintenance

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off & holidays

On-site childcare

Merit increases

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced Supervisor of Elevator Maintenance to lead the Elevator Shop across the Dallas campus. You will supervise skilled mechanics, coordinate contractors, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize downtime while performing hands-on maintenance and repairs.

The role requires 10+ years in elevator maintenance, supervisory experience, and knowledge of relay logic and microprocessor controls.

Qualifications

• 10+ years elevator maintenance experience
• Demonstrated supervisory/management experience
• Knowledge of relay logic and micrprocessor controls
• Active CET/CETS, IUEC, or QEI credentials
• Active Texas Driver License
• Knowledge of Texas TDLR and ASME A17.1 safety standards
• Experience with CMMS, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, fall protection, and confined-space procedures
• Associate's degree or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic elevator inspections per PM schedule
• Lead Elevator Mechanics and coordinate contractors
• Inspect and repair elevators; respond to emergencies
• Maintain Certificates of Compliance with TDLR
• Plan and supervise work; assign tasks
• Maintain time and attendance records
• Provide cost estimates and assist policy development

Skills

Supervisory experience

Elevator maintenance

Relay logic

Microprocessor controls

Texas Driver License

Safety standards knowledge

CMMS

Lockout/tagout

Electrical safety

Fall protection

Confined-space procedures

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or vocational

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include：

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

JOB SUMMARY

UT Southwestern is seeking an experienced Supervisor of Elevator Maintenance to lead the Elevator Shop team and oversee the maintenance, inspection, and repair of elevator and vertical transportation systems across our Dallas campus. As Supervisor of Elevator Maintenance, you will supervise skilled mechanics, coordinate contractors, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, and minimize equipment downtime to support critical patient care and campus operations; perform hands-on maintenance, inspection, and repair of elevator systems duties often.

We are looking for someone with:

• Ten (10+) plus 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 (such as CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.)
• Experience with CMMS, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, fall protection, and confined-space procedures.
• Effective computer and electronic skills.
• Associate's degree or equivalent preferred.

Work Location: Dallas Campus, with travel to other UTSW locations as needed.

Shift Requirement: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday; emergency response and after-hours support may be required for critical equipment failures.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  • High School Diploma or vocation school.
• Experience
  • 10+ years experience in maintenance, inspection, and repair of elevators.
• Licenses and Certifications
  • (ELEVATOR) ELEVATOR INSPECTOR, must possess current Elevator Safety Inspection Certificate.

JOB DUTIES

• Makes periodic elevator inspections to ensure safe and efficient operations as scheduled by preventive maintenance computer print-out.
• Cleans, lubricates and adjusts relays, controls, door operators and elevator pits as needed. Performs the lead role when responding to elevator emergencies.
• Inspects hoist and governor cables for wear. Maintains control rooms, equipment, car frames, and safety devices in good working condition. Files all documents related to tests and inspections with TDLR to maintain Certificates of Compliance for all elevators.
• Answers trouble calls and makes all necessary repairs.
• Orders tools, parts, and equipment required for maintenance and repair of elevators. Prepares list of spare parts needed to be kept in inventory.
• Reviews and recommends plans and specifications for new elevators.
• Plans, coordinates and supervises work of Elevator Mechanics; assigns to specific jobs, instructs in work to be performed and inspects work in process and at completion to ensure quality and adherence to work orders.
• Performs periodic inspections of systems to determine need for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
• Maintains time and attendance records for employees.
• Makes cost estimates of jobs in terms of time and materials.
• Develops and recommends policies and procedures for assigned area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.