Lead Modernization Technician

Elevated Facility Services•Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

Elevated Facility Services: Elevated, the fastest-growing independent elevator services provider in the nation, is proudly powered by APi Group, a global leader in safety and specialty services. Elevated operates in 58 markets across 22 states, bringing together the industry’s best technicians to deliver exceptional service backed by APi Group's world-class corporate infrastructure. With over 500 locations globally, APi Group reinforces Elevated’s local operations, ensuring our technicians can thrive and deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs. Both Elevated and APi Group share a commitment to creating a people-first culture that focuses on leadership development and professional growth. APi Group’s purpose, We Build Great Leaders, drives both companies to empower employees at all levels. Whether at the local level or within the broader APi network, our teams are guided by a distinct leadership culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Together, we are redefining elevator services with entrepreneurial spirit, superior service, and a shared vision of becoming the global standard of excellence.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the elevator industry and general management methods within the elevator industry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concreate variables.
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.
Works well independently and with others.
Good communication skills.
Organized with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least five years of modernization experience required.
Prolonged periods standing and walking.
Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and repair elevators.
Must be able to visually inspect elevators.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assists in training modernization department staff.
Supports company safety program, which includes performing safety audits when necessary and stressing the importance of safety to all employees.
Visits job sites and performs quality audits to ensure the modernization project is being completed efficiently and in a cost-effective manner, per the cost estimate.
Identifies issues that could potentially affect the overall reliability of the customer’s equipment.
Provides technical input to sales staff on the scope of work and materials needed to bid mod work, which includes calculating labor and material costs.
Works with branch manager to address customer’s needs.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state, and local elevator industry code requirements.
Maintains strong familiarity of industry products by reviewing equipment updates and supplier goods.
Manages the elevator modernization process and ensures modernizations are completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Assists in completing modernizations in a professional and profitable manner.
Assists in conducting modernizations and inspection of elevators and related devices to ensure their effective and efficient operation and conformance to safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
Assists in determining the suitability of present elevator equipment, proposed modifications, and new equipment.
Performs other related duties, as assigned by Branch Manager.