Elevator Mechanic, Maintenance
About The Position
Eastern 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. This role involves performing elevator new installation and modernization work, testing and adjusting operating and safety features, and installing/replacing various elevator components. The position requires the ability to read blueprints, troubleshoot malfunctions, and repair or replace faulty parts to ensure elevators are fully operational and meet required specifications. Travel with weekly overnight stays (minimum 2 nights) is also a requirement.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience as a Maintenance elevator mechanic.
- 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.
- 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
- 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/replaces 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.
- Reads and interprets blueprints to determine the layout of system components and to select the equipment needed for installation or repair.
- Assembles elevator cars, installing each car’s platform, walls, and doors.
- Connects electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- Tests newly installed equipment to ensure it meets required specifications per elevator code.
- Troubleshoots malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Dismantles elevator components in order to gain access to remove and replace defective parts, using hoists, ladders, and hand/power tools.
- Repairs and/or replaces 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 insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company-sponsored Certified Elevator Technician (CET) training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
