Elevator Mechanic, Modernization
About The Position
Jersey Elevator is part of American Elevator Group (AEG), the largest independent elevator service company in North America, consisting of a collection of well-established elevator service companies operating throughout the United States. Backed by Arcline Investment Management, AEG has a significant footprint in the elevator industry and is rapidly growing. Responsibilities: Performs elevator new installation and modernization work. Tests and adjusts general operating and safety features of elevators such as speed, acceleration, leveling, braking, emergency stop, and alarm bell Installs/replace electronic control panels, switches, relays, signal devices, electric motors, generators and related equipment Inspects, adjusts, maintains, and repairs hoist motors and machinery, governors, door mechanisms, cables, hydraulic buffers, pumps, brakes, rails, guides and related equipment Read and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of system components and to select the equipment needed for installation or repair Assemble elevator cars, installing each car’s platform, walls, and doors Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors Test newly installed equipment to ensure it meets required specifications per elevator code Troubleshoot malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems Dismantle elevator components in order to gain access to remove and replace defective parts, using hoists, ladders, and hand/power tools Repair and/or replace faulty components in order to return elevator to fully operational status Ability to travel with weekly overnight stays. Minimum 2 nights.
Requirements
- Successful candidates will possess 4+ years of experience as a Modernization or Construction elevator mechanic with the ability to read blueprints, technical manuals and/or related technical documents, experience conducting on-site installation of equipment while following established safety, maintenance and/or testing procedures or possess the ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical malfunctions.
- Valid driver's license
- Maryland Mechanics License or Ability to become licensed within 60 days
- West Virginia Mechanics License or Ability to become licensed within 60 days
Nice To Haves
- CET Certification or NEIEP Certification
Responsibilities
- Performs elevator new installation and modernization work.
- Tests and adjusts general operating and safety features of elevators such as speed, acceleration, leveling, braking, emergency stop, and alarm bell
- Installs/replace electronic control panels, switches, relays, signal devices, electric motors, generators and related equipment
- Inspects, adjusts, maintains, and repairs hoist motors and machinery, governors, door mechanisms, cables, hydraulic buffers, pumps, brakes, rails, guides and related equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of system components and to select the equipment needed for installation or repair
- Assemble elevator cars, installing each car’s platform, walls, and doors
- Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors
- Test newly installed equipment to ensure it meets required specifications per elevator code
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems
- Dismantle elevator components in order to gain access to remove and replace defective parts, using hoists, ladders, and hand/power tools
- Repair and/or replace faulty components in order to return elevator to fully operational status
- Ability to travel with weekly overnight stays. Minimum 2 nights.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- 90% employer covered health insurance, dental, and vision insurance, alongside various employer sponsored benefits
- Highly competitive 401(k) safe harbor match which is 100% vested upon plan entry
- generous paid time off
- flexible work arrangements
- professional development opportunities with tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
