Elevator Mechanic

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Los Angeles County is seeking an Elevator Mechanic to join their Facilities Services Bureau. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters. The position offers a strong public-sector benefits package and opportunities for career growth within the largest employer in Southern California. The County provides vital public services and has a diverse range of job types, emphasizing dignity, integrity, and employee rights.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized elevator mechanic training program of at least four years' duration OR Five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of elevators or escalators, one year of which MUST have been at the journey level.
Vision and color perception must be adequate to effectively and safely perform essential job-related functions.
A valid California Class C Driver License is required.
A valid Los Angeles City Certificate of Registration as a Journey Elevator Mechanic.
Effective June 30, 2003, certification, temporary certification, or emergency certification by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, as a Certified Competent Conveyance (elevator) Mechanic (CCCM).
A City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 Certificate may be required for testing Life/Safety systems in County buildings located within the city limits of Los Angeles.

Nice To Haves

Experience beyond the requirements in the maintenance and repair of elevators and escalators at the journey level.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses problems with elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters and determines appropriate and safe plans for repair.
Tests and adjusts general operating and safety features of elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters, such as speed, acceleration, leveling, braking, emergency stop, and alarm bell.
Inspects, adjusts, maintains, and repairs electronic control panels, switches, relays, signal devices, electric motors, generators, hoist motors and machinery, governors, door mechanisms, cables, hydraulic buffers, pumps, brakes, rails, guides and related equipment.
Interacts in person, telephonically, and via electronic messaging with coworkers in sharing work information, ordering parts and supplies, advising of work progress, and coordinating assistance needed for the completion of work.
Maintains work records.
Maintains tools and equipment.
Drives a motor vehicle to and from work sites.
Supervises trainees and helpers, as required.