Career Opportunity
Elevator Modernization Mechanic
A skilled mechanic with experience of hydraulic and traction elevators.
About This Position
We are looking for a skilled mechanic to join our modernization team. In this role you will perform complete modernizations and repairs for hydraulic and traction elevators – including the installation of high technology controllers, door equipment, pumping units, hoist machines, wiring and connections, fixtures, hoist ropes, and packings.
BENEFITS
- Health insurance, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
- 6% match toward your retirement account
- Top Pay in the industry/mechanic scale
- Advancement Opportunities through our CET training program
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Successfully complete modernizations and repairs professionally and profitably
- Carry out repair, modernizations and inspections of elevators, and related devices to ensure their effective and efficient operation in line with safety regulations and OSHA requirements
- Perform alteration tests to ensure the proper operation of safety devices during final inspections
- Assist in determining the suitability of present elevator equipment, proposed modifications, and new equipment
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described (this is not an exhaustive list of all potential responsibilities and duties)
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of elevator modernization experience
- State of New York Certificate of Competency required
- Certified Elevator Technician (CET) degree or Elevator Mechanic License
- Experience with both traction and hydraulic elevators
- Experience working with hand and electrical tools, hydraulics, wiring, plumbing, installing controllers, reading schematics, testing of elevators, elevator inspections a plus
- High School Diploma or equivalent
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We are looking for a skilled mechanic to join our modernization team. In this role you will perform complete modernizations and repairs for hydraulic and traction elevators – including the installation of high technology controllers, door equipment, pumping units, hoist machines, wiring and connections, fixtures, hoist ropes, and packings.
BENEFITS
- Health insurance, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
- 6% match toward your retirement account
- Top Pay in the industry/mechanic scale
- Advancement Opportunities through our CET training program
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Successfully complete modernizations and repairs professionally and profitably
- Carry out repair, modernizations and inspections of elevators, and related devices to ensure their effective and efficient operation in line with safety regulations and OSHA requirements
- Perform alteration tests to ensure the proper operation of safety devices during final inspections
- Assist in determining the suitability of present elevator equipment, proposed modifications, and new equipment
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described (this is not an exhaustive list of all potential responsibilities and duties)
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of elevator modernization experience
- State of New York Certificate of Competency required
- Certified Elevator Technician (CET) degree or Elevator Mechanic License
- Experience with both traction and hydraulic elevators
- Experience working with hand and electrical tools, hydraulics, wiring, plumbing, installing controllers, reading schematics, testing of elevators, elevator inspections a plus
- High School Diploma or equivalent
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